Serving 70 students in grades 9-12, Bud Carlson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bud Carlson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bud Carlson Academy's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bud Carlson Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
89%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bud Carlson Academy?
The graduation rate of Bud Carlson Academy is 20%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bud Carlson Academy?
70 students attend Bud Carlson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bud Carlson Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bud Carlson Academy?
Bud Carlson Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bud Carlson Academy offer ?
Bud Carlson Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bud Carlson Academy part of?
Bud Carlson Academy is part of Rochester School District.
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