Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, The Founders Academy Charter School (H) ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)'s student population of 152 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Rankings
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) ranks within the top 20% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 455 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
6%
2%
White
78%
82%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
24.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Founders Academy Charter School (H)'s ranking?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is ranked #75 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are The Founders Academy Charter School (H) often compared to?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)is often viewed alongside schools like Mill Falls Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
The graduation rate of The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is 60-79%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
152 students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (H).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of The Founders Academy Charter School (H) students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Founders Academy Charter School (H) offer ?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Founders Academy Charter School (H) part of?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is part of The Founders Academy Charter School District.
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