Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)'s student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) ranks within the top 1% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 457 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
56%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)'s ranking?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) is ranked #1 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) often compared to?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)is often viewed alongside schools like Nashua High School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)?
The graduation rate of Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)?
236 students attend Academy For Science And Design Charter (H).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) offer ?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) part of?
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) is part of Academy For Science And Design Charter School District.
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