Serving 63 students in grades 9-11, Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School's student population of 63 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 457 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
8%
2%
White
86%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
18%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School's ranking?
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School is ranked #20 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School?
63 students attend Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School?
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School offer ?
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School part of?
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School is part of Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies School District.
In what neighborhood is Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School located?
Spark Of Advanced Technologies Charter School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Manchester, NH. There are 1 other public schools located in West Side.
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