Gardiner High School, also known as Gardiner Area High School, is a public school serving grades 9–12 in Gardiner, Maine in the United States. Tigers are the school mascot. In 2016, the school had a graduating class of 136. The Old Gardiner High School building was designed by Francis H. Fassett and built in 1870.
Serving 565 students in grades 9-12, Gardiner Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardiner Area High School's student population of 565 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gardiner Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardiner Area High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
93%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardiner Area High School's ranking?
Gardiner Area High School is ranked #328 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Gardiner Area High School often compared to?
Gardiner Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cony by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardiner Area High School?
The graduation rate of Gardiner Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Gardiner Area High School?
565 students attend Gardiner Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Gardiner Area High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardiner Area High School?
Gardiner Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gardiner Area High School offer ?
Gardiner Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardiner Area High School part of?
Gardiner Area High School is part of RSU 11/MSAD 11 School District.
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