The Founders Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 432 students in The Founders Academy Charter School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in New Hampshire.
Public Charter Schools in The Founders Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
The Founders Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: 06-12
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
