For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 charter public high schools serving 1,651 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School and The Founders Academy Charter School (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 61% statewide average).
New Hampshire charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in New Hampshire (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Leaf Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
789 Gilsum Mine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Ledyard Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Hanover Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Next Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-6398
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1010.
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1111.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1212.
Csi Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1313.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
15 Elkins Street
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Robert Frost Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked charter public high schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School and The Founders Academy Charter School (H).
How many charter public high schools are located in New Hampshire?
17 charter public high schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charter public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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