100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Polaris Charter School serves 109 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Polaris Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 16% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in NH
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polaris Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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School Overview

Polaris Charter School's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
109 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Polaris Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Polaris Charter School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 456 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
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Black
5%
2%
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White
68%
84%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polaris Charter School's ranking?

Polaris Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).

How many students attend Polaris Charter School?

109 students attend Polaris Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Polaris Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris Charter School?

Polaris Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.

What grades does Polaris Charter School offer ?

Polaris Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Polaris Charter School part of?

Polaris Charter School is part of Polaris Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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