Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, The Founders Academy Charter School (H) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)'s student population of 138 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) ranks within the top 20% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 457 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
77%
82%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Founders Academy Charter School (H)'s ranking?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is ranked #76 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
The graduation rate of The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is 80%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
138 students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (H).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of The Founders Academy Charter School (H) students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Founders Academy Charter School (H) offer ?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Founders Academy Charter School (H) part of?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is part of The Founders Academy Charter School District.
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