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#33 of 480 schools in NH

Top 7% in state

The Founders Academy Charter School (h)

High School · The Founders Academy Charter School · Manchester, NH

A charter high school in Manchester, NH where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

5 Perimeter Rd, Manchester, NH 03103

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% 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 Data6
Annual Change+3.89 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at The Founders Academy Charter School (h) score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)

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

Based on 12 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where The Founders Academy Charter School (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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,995/100K

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

$70,049

Median home value

$313,500

Median rent

$1,322/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03103; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manchester School of Technology (high School)Enrollment path unverified6.49–121.1 mi304Compare →
Manchester Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.4 mi1,355Compare →
Manchester Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–123.3 mi1,127Compare →
Manchester West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–123.3 mi771Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The Founders Academy 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.

The Founders Academy Charter School (h) is listed in The Founders Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Founders Academy Charter School (h)

The Founders Academy Charter School (h) is a public high school in Manchester, NH, part of The Founders Academy Charter School, serving approximately 138 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Founders Academy Charter School (h)

What grades does The Founders Academy Charter School (h) serve?

The Founders Academy Charter School (h) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (h)?

The Founders Academy Charter School (h) has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Founders Academy Charter School (h)?

The student-teacher ratio at The Founders Academy Charter School (h) is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Founders Academy Charter School (h) rank in NH?

The Founders Academy Charter School (h) ranks #33 of 480 schools in NH.

What is The Founders Academy Charter School (h)'s MySchoolScout rating?

The Founders Academy Charter School (h) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 The Founders Academy Charter School (h)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Founders Academy Charter School (h) has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is The Founders Academy Charter School (h) a charter school?

Yes, The Founders Academy Charter School (h) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is The Founders Academy Charter School (h) a Title I school?

No, The Founders Academy Charter School (h) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Founders Academy Charter School (h)?

11.6% of students at The Founders Academy Charter School (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
138
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 03103)
37,659
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
37.7
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 03103; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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