Bud Carlson Academy

Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Bud Carlson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50% in NH)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bud Carlson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Bud Carlson Academy's student population of 76 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bud Carlson Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
(18-19)
<50%
48%
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(18-19)
<50%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bud Carlson Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bud Carlson Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
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White
89%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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≤10%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bud Carlson Academy and public school graduation rate of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bud Carlson Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bud Carlson Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bud Carlson Academy?
The graduation rate of Bud Carlson Academy is 10%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bud Carlson Academy?
76 students attend Bud Carlson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bud Carlson Academy students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bud Carlson Academy?
Bud Carlson Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bud Carlson Academy offer ?
Bud Carlson Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bud Carlson Academy part of?
Bud Carlson Academy is part of Rochester School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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