Bud Carlson Academy
Tel:
(603)332-3678
- Bud Carlson Academy serves 65 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
Top Placements
Bud Carlson Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Bud Carlson Academy's student population of 65 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 65 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bud Carlson Academy's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bud Carlson Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #293 out of 457 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 93% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.16 |
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| Graduation Rate | 20-29% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bud Carlson Academy is Spaulding High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rochester Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is School Street School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Spaulding High School Grades: 9-12 | 1366 students
0.1 miles
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603)332-0757 0.1 9-12 1366 - Rochester School Street School Grades: K-4 | 91 students
0.5 miles
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603)332-6483 0.5 K-4 91 - Rochester Maple Street Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 117 students
0.6 miles
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603)332-6481 0.6 K-5 117 - Rochester William Allen School Grades: K-5 | 319 students
0.7 miles
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603)332-2280 0.7 K-5 319 - Rochester Chamberlain Street School Grades: K-5 | 378 students
1.0 miles
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603)332-5258 1.0 K-5 378
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