The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

Summary:

The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is a public charter high school located in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 147. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 5-10% of high schools in the state, offering a diverse learning environment and strong academic outcomes.

The Founders Academy Charter School (H) stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 86% of students were proficient or better in Reading, and 39% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 53% and 41%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students than nearby public high schools, provides a more representative learning environment. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.6 to 12 over the past three years, suggests a more personalized learning experience for students.

Compared to nearby public high schools, such as Merrimack High School, Londonderry Senior High School, and the Manchester School District high schools, The Founders Academy Charter School (H) stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, greater racial diversity, and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors, combined with the school's small class sizes, contribute to its reputation as a high-quality educational option for families in the Manchester area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103-3305

(603) 952-4705

District: The Founders Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.2%

African American:

8.2%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Founders Academy Charter School (H) ranks better than 90.8% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), African American (8.2%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is 12. (See more...)

Compare The Founders Academy Charter School (H) employs 12.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Founders Academy Charter School (H):

SchoolDigger ranks The Founders Academy Charter School (H) 8^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See The Founders Academy Charter School (H) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

The Founders Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Founders Academy Charter School 86^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

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Rank History for all students at The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	87.61	7^th	71	90.1%
2021	95.12	4^th	84	95.2%
2022	94.88	4^th	85	95.3%
2023	76.70	15^th	85	82.4%
2024	89.46	8^th	87	90.8%

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Rank History for Female students at The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	87.34	6^th	63	90.5%
2022	76.12	12^th	79	84.8%
2024	72.91	19^th	81	76.5%

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Rank History for Male students at The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.37	7^th	78	91.0%
2024	96.95	2^nd	82	97.6%

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Rank History for White students at The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	90.75	4^th	66	93.9%
2021	91.36	4^th	67	94.0%
2022	97.27	3^rd	85	96.5%
2023	75.94	16^th	83	80.7%
2024	93.06	4^th	87	95.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a student
Saturday, November 23, 2019

As a student going here, I would not choose anywhere else to be. It is a more cozy environment than other schools in the area and is in a secluded area. Plus, the independence that we have as students here should not be underestimated. Although, I do feel like it can be hard for new people to adjust enforced regulations on classes for high schooler in particular. Many of students have simply not been let aware of the requirements to graduate until it was almost too late so they end up having to take a few classes that they did not originally intend on taking. Nothing super serious has happened yet because usually, it's just the technology classes that are forgotten but it is something that needs to be address. The requirements for graduation, in short, need to be spelled out more clearly to students. Also, dispite what this site says, there is no hot lunch served, officially that is. Groups sell nachos on Tuesdays, pizza on mondays from another but officially, there is no school lunch.
In conclusion, I would just say at times there can be a lack of relaying certain messages throughout the school but it is a small school that I love to consider myself apart. The fact that I can establish myself in a school easily is interesting to say the least. It is easy to adjust to, flexible for students, and a rigorous course plan. Close Quote

Enrollment information for The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	17	1	0	1	0	0	0	19
2017	48	3	0	4	0	0	0	55
2018	70	4	2	6	1	0	0	83
2019	94	7	3	9	1	0	2	116
2020	108	6	1	7	0	0	5	127
2021	114	6	4	4	0	0	5	133
2022	101	10	3	7	0	0	8	129
2023	112	12	3	10	0	1	9	147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	19	4.0	4.7	0
2017	55	5.0	11.0	7.3
2018	83	12.0	6.9	3.6
2019	116	13.0	8.9	4.3
2020	127	14.5	8.7	7.9
2021	133	14.3	9.3	15.8
2022	129	35.0	3.6	19.4
2023	147	12.2	12.0	18.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	19	4.0	4.7	0
2017	55	5.0	11.0	7.3
2018	83	12.0	6.9	3.6
2019	116	13.0	8.9	4.3
2020	127	14.5	8.7	7.9
2021	133	14.3	9.3	15.8
2022	129	35.0	3.6	19.4
2023	147	12.2	12.0	18.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 15^th of 85 High schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (The Founders Academy Charter School (H))	67	47	20%
11th Grade Science (The Founders Academy Charter School)	67	47	20%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (The Founders Academy Charter School (H))	56	45	11%
11th Grade Mathematics (The Founders Academy Charter School)	56	45	11%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (The Founders Academy Charter School (H))	78	75	3%
11th Grade Reading (The Founders Academy Charter School)	78	75	3%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (The Founders Academy Charter School (H))	56	45	11%
All Grades Mathematics (The Founders Academy Charter School)	36	26	10%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (The Founders Academy Charter School (H))	78	75	3%
All Grades Reading (The Founders Academy Charter School)	67	55	12%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (The Founders Academy Charter School (H))	67	47	20%
All Grades Science (The Founders Academy Charter School)	40	28	12%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	116	147	26.7%
African American	7	12	71.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	9	10	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	94	112	19.1%
Two or More Races	2	9	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.3%	18.4%	14.1%

Schools Near The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	5 Perimeter Rd	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	The Founders Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 952-4705	147	12	12.0	18.4%	112 (76.2%)	12 (8.2%)	10 (6.8%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.1%)	89.5	8^th of 87 public high schools	90.8%		76.7	15^th of 85 public high schools	82.4%	7	39.0	86.0	39.0	86.0	80.0	80.0
Manchester School of Technology (High School)	Public	9-12	100 Gerald Connors Circle	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6490	332	32	10.4	41.6%	211 (63.6%)	11 (3.3%)	89 (26.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	11.2	82^nd of 87 public high schools	5.7%		9.7	82^nd of 85 public high schools	3.5%		10.0	45.0	10.0	45.0	17.0	17.0	$9,315
Manchester Memorial High School	Public	9-12	1 Crusader Way	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6378	1,405	91	15.3	34.0%	800 (56.9%)	121 (8.6%)	304 (21.6%)	85 (6.0%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (6.3%)	9.2	84^th of 87 public high schools	3.4%		12.7	77^th of 85 public high schools	9.4%	7		45.0		45.0	13.0	13.0	$12,370
Manchester Central High School	Public	9-12	535 Beech Street	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6363	1,168	87	13.3	46.8%	451 (38.6%)	201 (17.2%)	345 (29.5%)	36 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	129 (11.0%)	18.6	74^th of 87 public high schools	14.9%		10.5	81^st of 85 public high schools	4.7%	7	16.0	45.0	16.0	45.0	27.0	27.0	$12,752
Manchester West High School	Public	9-12	9 Notre Dame Ave.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6384	772	59	13.0	49.6%	348 (45.1%)	76 (9.8%)	216 (28.0%)	35 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (12.3%)	4.7	87^th of 87 public high schools	0.0%		10.9	79^th of 85 public high schools	7.1%	8		32.0		32.0	16.0	16.0	$17,782
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	470 Pine St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Kreiva Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 232-7974	77	0	15.4	70.1%	48 (62.3%)	2 (2.6%)	14 (18.2%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (14.3%)								(n/a)		42.0		42.0
Bedford High School	Public	9-12	47B Nashua Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 310-9000	1,391	106	13.0	4.8%	1,120 (80.5%)	14 (1.0%)	50 (3.6%)	108 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	97 (7.0%)	79.1	14^th of 87 public high schools	83.9%		93.8	5^th of 85 public high schools	94.1%	9	55.0	84.0	55.0	84.0	39.0	39.0	$14,660
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1066 Front St.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 316-1170	88	6	14.6	6.8%	74 (84.1%)	6 (6.8%)	3 (3.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	64.1	26^th of 87 public high schools	70.1%		26.5	63^rd of 85 public high schools	25.9%	37	30.0	60.0	30.0	60.0	63.0	63.0
Londonderry Senior High School	Public	9-12	295 Mammoth Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-6941	1,386	122	11.3	9.1%	1,242 (89.6%)	9 (0.6%)	61 (4.4%)	24 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (3.5%)	57	34^th of 87 public high schools	60.9%		59.9	27^th of 85 public high schools	68.2%	7	35.0	69.0	35.0	69.0	33.0	33.0	$17,631
Merrimack High School	Public	9-12	38 McElwain St.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-6204	1,113	95	11.7	4.7%	991 (89.0%)	21 (1.9%)	40 (3.6%)	35 (3.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.9%)	70.8	22^nd of 87 public high schools	74.7%		61.7	25^th of 85 public high schools	70.6%	3	33.0	66.0	33.0	66.0	59.0	59.0	$18,302

Frequently Asked Questions about The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

Is The Founders Academy Charter School (H) a good school?

Yes. The Founders Academy Charter School (H) ranks in the top 9.2% of New Hampshire high schools.

What is the racial makeup of The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?

Students at The Founders Academy Charter School (H) are 76% White, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended The Founders Academy Charter School (H).

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