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School Code: 1030505
Gardner High
Gardner is a city of approximately 21,000 residents in north-central Massachusetts, about 25 miles northwest of Worcester. Known historically as the "Chair City" for its prominent 19th-century furniture manufacturing industry, Gardner maintains its industrial heritage while serving as a regional commercial hub for the surrounding rural communities. The city sits near Mount Wachusett and offers access to nearby state forests and outdoor recreation areas in the North Quabbin region.
State Rankings
#263
Overall Rank
#298
SAT Total
#192
ELA MCAS
#235
Math MCAS
#228
AP Success
#235
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▼ -48
912
Reading/Writing▼ -24
471
Math▼ -24
441
Tests Taken
117
Score Composition
R/W: 471
Math: 441
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▸ 046%(Rank #192)
Mathematics▼ -2330%(Rank #235)
Science▲ +2748%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
494
Math
490
Science
500
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 38.0th · Math: 36.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 47.0 · Math: 51.0
ELA: 47.0 · Math: 51.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
63
Tests Taken
92
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +3.9
56.5%
AP Success Rank: #228
Score Distribution
7.6%
Score 5
25.0%
Score 4
23.9%
Score 3
20.7%
Score 2
22.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 43.5%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 56.7%
Asian: 2.1%
Hispanic/Latino: 27.5%
Black/African American: 4.8%
Multi-Race: 8.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Gender
50.1% Female
48.8% Male
1.1% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs64.5% (514)
Low Income57.5% (458)
English Learners6.5% (52)
First Language Not English17.9% (143)
Key Indicators
High Needs
64.5%
Low Income
57.5%
Graduation Rate
89.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -4.3
State Ranking
#235
Cohort Size
146
Dropped Out: 7.5%
Still in School: 2.1%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +3.7
94.1%
Chronically Absent▼ -17.5
20.6%
Avg. Absences per Student10
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension7.2%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
65.9%
Based on 164 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
69.9%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▼ -48
912
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▸ 0
46
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -23
30
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -4.3
89.7
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +3.9
56.5
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +3.7
94.1
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -17.5
20.6
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▼ -6.8
62.8
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
62.8%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
15.9%
4-Year Private College
28%
4-Year Public College
18.9%
2-Year Public College
11%
Other Post-Secondary
23.2%
Work
2.4%
Military
0.6%
Other
Based on 164 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)59.9
Student/Teacher Ratio13.5 to 1
Teachers Licensed97.7%
Experienced Teachers72.1%
Teaching In-Field89.6%
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