Gardiner Area High School
565 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gardiner Area High School (GAHS), located at 40 West Hill Road in Gardiner, Maine, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Maine School Administrative District 11 (MSAD 11). The school caters to students from Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph, and West Gardiner, fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and civic responsibility. As a central hub for the local area, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, and active citizenship.
The educational experience at GAHS is characterized by a diverse curriculum that aims to challenge students while providing necessary support systems. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage personal development and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive culture and meaningful community engagement, Gardiner Area High School strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character traits required to navigate an evolving global landscape.
The educational experience at GAHS is characterized by a diverse curriculum that aims to challenge students while providing necessary support systems. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage personal development and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive culture and meaningful community engagement, Gardiner Area High School strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character traits required to navigate an evolving global landscape.
565
Total Students
47.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 524 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White524 (92.7%)
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Hispanic18 (3.2%)
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Black10 (1.8%)
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Two or More5 (0.9%)
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Asian4 (0.7%)
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American Indian2 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | RSU 11/MSAD 11 |
| Phone: | (207)582-3150 |
| Website: | http://www.msad11.org/o/gahs |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 565 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 215 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 45 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
153
Grade 10
127
Grade 11
147
Grade 12
138
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 153 |
| Grade 10 | 127 |
| Grade 11 | 147 |
| Grade 12 | 138 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 275 | 48.7% |
| Male | 290 | 51.3% |
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