Polaris Charter School District

100 Coolidge Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102-3208
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Polaris 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 is 1 public school serving 120 students in Polaris Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Polaris Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
504 Schools
# Students
120 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Polaris 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.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#137 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Polaris Charter   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polaris Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polaris Charter   School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Polaris Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.31
# American Indian Students
n/a
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
7%
2%
# White Students
71 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
59%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
24
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

Best Polaris Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Grades: K-5
| 120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Polaris Charter School District?
Polaris Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 120 students.
What is the rank of Polaris Charter School District?
Polaris Charter School District is ranked #138 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polaris Charter School District?
59% of Polaris Charter School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polaris Charter School District?
Polaris Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-05
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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