Serving 129 students in grades 9-12, The Founders Charter School (H) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Founders Charter School (H) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
The Founders Charter School (H)'s student population of 129 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 169% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Founders Charter School (H) ranks within the top 20% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Founders Charter School (H) is 0.38, which is more 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
#61 out of 456 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
8%
2%
White
78%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Founders Charter School (H)'s ranking?
The Founders Charter School (H) is ranked #61 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Founders Charter School (H)?
The graduation rate of The Founders Charter School (H) is 80%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 86%.
How many students attend The Founders Charter School (H)?
129 students attend The Founders Charter School (H).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of The Founders Charter School (H) students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Founders Charter School (H)?
The Founders Charter School (H) has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Founders Charter School (H) offer ?
The Founders Charter School (H) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Founders Charter School (H) part of?
The Founders Charter School (H) is part of The Founders Academy Charter School District.
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