Academy For Science And Design Charter (h)
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(603) 595-4705
Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) serves 220 students in grades 9-12.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Academy For Science And Design Charter (h)'s student population of 220 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 220 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) is ranked within the top 1% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1 out of 455 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 21% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 73% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.27 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Academy For Science And Design Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Academy For Science And Design Charter (h) is Merrimack High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Academy For Science And Design Charter (m) (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashua Academy For Science And Design Charter (m) Charter School
Math: 89% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 6-8 | 300 students10
0.0 miles
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705 0 6-8 300 - Litchfield Griffin Memorial School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 422 students10
0.7 miles
229 Chs Bancroft Hwy.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-0078 0.7 PK-4 422 - Litchfield Litchfield Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 418 students10
1.0 miles
19 Mcelwain Dr.
Litchfield, NH 03052
(603) 424-0566 1 5-8 418 - Merrimack Merrimack High School Math: 42% | Reading: 72%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,200 student10
1.5 miles
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6204 1.5 9-12 1,200 - Merrimack James Mastricola Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 399 students10
1.8 miles
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218 1.8 PK-4 399
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