For the 2024 school year, there are 16 charter public high schools serving 1,517 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), The Founders Charter School (H) and Virtual Learning (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 64% statewide average).
New Hampshire charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Founders Charter School (H), with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Hampshire public high school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in New Hampshire (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
The Founders Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Virtual Learning (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Emerald Sreet, #up-3
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Next Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kreiva Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ledyard Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Hanover Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #88.
Granite State Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #99.
Cocheco For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1010.
Csi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Grades: 11-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1111.
North Country Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #1212.
Leaf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6a Baine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1313.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Charter School (H)
Charter School
15 Elkins Street
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370
Grades: 9-11
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Grades: 9
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 316-1170
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 316-1170
Grades: 9-11
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), The Founders Charter School (H) and Virtual Learning (H).
How many charter public high schools are located in New Hampshire?
16 charter public high schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charter public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Hampshire public high schools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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