- Gardner High reported a higher sat/act participation than Athol High (137 vs. 17).
- Gardner High reported a higher dual enrollment than Athol High (91 vs. 30).
- Gardner High reported a higher graduating cohort than Athol High (134 vs. 87).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Gardner High reported a higher chronically absent students than Athol High (173 vs. 141).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Gardner High reported a higher graduating cohort than Athol High (134 vs. 87).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Gardner High reported a higher sat/act participation than Athol High (137 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Athol High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Gardner High (44 vs. 10).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Gardner High reported a higher students per counselor than Athol High (185:1 vs. 150:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Athol High
$19,485.79
Gardner High
$17,076.96
Local revenue share
Athol High
18.5%
Gardner High
24.5%
State revenue share
Athol High
71.7%
Gardner High
66.8%
Federal revenue share
Athol High
9.9%
Gardner High
8.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Athol High
31.2%
Gardner High
37%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Worcester County
$93,561
Worcester County
$93,561
Poverty rate
Worcester County
10.3%
Worcester County
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Worcester County
39%
Worcester County
39%
Unemployment rate
Worcester County
4.1%
Worcester County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.