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#123 of 480 schools in NH

Top 25% in state

Leaf Charter School

High School · Leaf Charter School · Alstead, NH

A charter high school in Alstead, NH serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

6A Baine Road, Alstead, NH 03602

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+11.05 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism73.1%

Students at Leaf Charter School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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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

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

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

Based on 6 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leaf Charter School 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low52/100K

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

$64,605

Median home value

$250,200

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Leaf Charter 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.

Leaf Charter School is listed in LEAF Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leaf Charter School

Leaf Charter School is a public high school in Alstead, NH, part of Leaf Charter School, serving approximately 67 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leaf Charter School

What grades does Leaf Charter School serve?

Leaf Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Leaf Charter School?

Leaf Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leaf Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leaf Charter School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leaf Charter School rank in NH?

Leaf Charter School ranks #123 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Leaf Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leaf Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Leaf Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leaf Charter School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Leaf Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Leaf Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Leaf Charter School a Title I school?

No, Leaf Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leaf Charter School?

17.9% of students at Leaf Charter 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
67
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cheshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 03602)
2,415
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
52
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 03602; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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