Polaris Charter School

Polaris Charter School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-5 in Manchester, New Hampshire. With a total enrollment of 120 students, the school has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.83% of students identifying as non-White. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science, is generally below the state averages for New Hampshire.

Polaris Charter School's student-teacher ratio of 12.2 is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes. Additionally, the school has a significant population of students (30.83%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 106 to 145 out of 234-237 New Hampshire elementary schools, suggesting inconsistent performance or the influence of various factors.

While Polaris Charter School has a diverse student body, it faces challenges in academic performance compared to the state averages. The school's socioeconomic factors, such as the high percentage of students from low-income families, may contribute to these challenges and require additional resources and support to address. As the sole charter school in the Polaris Charter School district, the school's performance and the district's efforts to support it will be crucial in ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for its students.