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#256 of 542 schools in ME
Top 47% in state
Gardiner Area High School
High School · Rsu 11/msad 11 · Gardiner, ME
A Rsu 11/msad 11 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
40 West Hill Road, Gardiner, ME 04345
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gardiner Area High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 43 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gardiner Area High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,125/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardiner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,844
Median home value
$208,700
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurwink-chelseaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Hall-dale Middle and High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 11/msad 11
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gardiner Area High School is listed in RSU 11/MSAD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardiner Area High School
Gardiner Area High School is a public high school in Gardiner, ME, part of Rsu 11/msad 11, serving approximately 582 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardiner Area High School
What grades does Gardiner Area High School serve?
Gardiner Area High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gardiner Area High School?
Gardiner Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Area High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardiner Area High School rank in ME?
Gardiner Area High School ranks #256 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Gardiner Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardiner Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gardiner Area High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardiner Area High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gardiner Area High School a charter school?
No, Gardiner Area High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardiner Area High School a Title I school?
No, Gardiner Area High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardiner Area High School?
39.9% of students at Gardiner Area High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (207) 582-3150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04345)
- 12,363
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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