Pelham High School vs. Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Should I attend Pelham High School or Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pelham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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
Diversity
Overview
Serving 578 students in grades 9-12, Pelham High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 223 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
578 students
223 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
≥90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
≥90%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
146
70
Grade 10 Students
148
51
Grade 11 Students
142
44
Grade 12 Students
142
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
24%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%