Excellent
#45 of 480 schools in NH
Top 9% in state
Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)
High School · Academy for Science and Design Charter School · Nashua, NH
A charter high school in Nashua, NH where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9 Townsend West, Nashua, NH 03063
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashua), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,924
Median home value
$371,700
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Merrimack Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Nashua High School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,579 | Compare → |
| Nashua High School SouthEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,635 | Compare → |
| Hollis Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–9 | 3.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy for Science and Design Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) is listed in Academy for Science and Design Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)
Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) is a public high school in Nashua, NH, part of Academy for Science and Design Charter School, serving approximately 236 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)
What grades does Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) serve?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) rank in NH?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) ranks #45 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) a charter school?
Yes, Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) a Title I school?
No, Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Science and Design Charter (h)?
2.1% of students at Academy for Science and Design Charter (h) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (603) 595-4705
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 03063)
- 15,630
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03063; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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