Top Rankings
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 schools serving 432 students in The Founders Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in The Founders Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
432 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
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.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.31
# American Indian Students
n/a
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
25 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
6%
2%
# White Students
331 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
77%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
-
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
Best The Founders Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Founders Academy Charter School District?
The Founders Academy Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 432 students.
What is the rank of The Founders Academy Charter School District?
The Founders Academy Charter School District is ranked #116 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 The Founders Academy Charter School District?
77% of The Founders Academy Charter School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Founders Academy Charter School District?
The Founders Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
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