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#142 of 480 schools in NH

Top 29% in state

Next Charter School

High School · Next Charter School · Derry, NH

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

Charter

5 Hood Road, Derry, NH 03038

  • 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+2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very 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.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism70.3%

Students at Next Charter School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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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 25 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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

24.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Next 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. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated836/100K

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

$104,306

Median home value

$381,700

Median rent

$1,473/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03038; 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

3 from a 5-mile search

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Pinkerton AcademyPrivate · tuition3.7private9–120.6 mi3,074Compare →
Londonderry Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–123.1 mi1,308Compare →
Victory Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–124.4 mi52Compare →

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.

Next 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.

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

About Next Charter School

Next Charter School is a public high school in Derry, NH, part of Next Charter School, serving approximately 74 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

What's said publicly about Next Charter School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Next Charter School is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public high school located in Derry, NH 1. The institution describes itself as a school of choice that aims to provide a more personalized learning environment 1. Its mission is to serve students who are not fully served within traditional high school educational programs 1. The school employs a system of instructional and assessment practices that values competency, inquiry, flexibility, and the social nature of learning 1. The goal of these practices is to ensure all students graduate and initiate post-secondary learning options 1. Students are encouraged to build upon real-world experiences, develop independence, and receive a well-rounded education 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.nextcharterschool.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Next Charter School

What grades does Next Charter School serve?

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

How many students attend Next Charter School?

Next Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Next Charter School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Next Charter School rank in NH?

Next Charter School ranks #142 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Next Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Next Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Next Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Next Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Next Charter School a charter school?

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

Is Next Charter School a Title I school?

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

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

24.3% of students at Next 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
74
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.3%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 03038)
34,622
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
39.7
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 03038; 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

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