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#71 of 480 schools in NH

Top 15% in state

Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School

High School · Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School · Salem, NH

A charter high school in Salem, NH where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

19 Keewaydin Drive, Salem, NH 03079

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

Students at Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

12.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,084/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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

$101,339

Median home value

$438,500

Median rent

$1,487/mo

College educated

39.1%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.7 mi1,114Compare →
Windham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–124.3 mi992Compare →
Methuen HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–124.5 mi1,898Compare →
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1private9–124.5 mi299Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
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.

Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School is listed in Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School

Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School is a public high school in Salem, NH, part of Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School, serving approximately 121 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School

What grades does Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School serve?

Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School?

Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School rank in NH?

Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School ranks #71 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School a charter school?

Yes, Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School a Title I school?

No, Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School?

12.4% of students at Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School 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
121
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 03079)
30,646
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
44.5
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 03079; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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