At a glance
Reported students
152
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire high enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 101 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
215.5
The Founders Academy Charter School (H): 152 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 371
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Manchester. It is one of 2 current school records connected to The Founders Academy Charter School. NCES reports 152 students for 2024–25.
Among 101 high schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 343 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, above the New Hampshire median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.3%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black5.9%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in The Founders Academy Charter School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH Career Academy Chartered Public School High · Charter · NH Career Academy Chartered Public School | 12–13 | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Manchester School of Technology (High School) High · Manchester School District | 09–12 | 302 | 1.1 mi |
| Manchester Memorial High School High · Manchester School District | 09–12 | 1,296 | 1.4 mi |
| Manchester Central High School High · Manchester School District | 09–12 | 1,130 | 3.3 mi |
| Manchester West High School High · Manchester School District | 09–12 | 764 | 3.3 mi |
| Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H) High · Charter · Kreiva Academy Public Charter School | 09–12 | 76 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
What grades does The Founders Academy Charter School (H) serve?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in The Founders Academy Charter School.
How many students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) reported 152 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 101 New Hampshire high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 371 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 152 students and 12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Founders Academy Charter School (H) a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of The Founders Academy Charter School (H) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is The Founders Academy Charter School (H) in?
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is part of The Founders Academy Charter School, based in Manchester, NH, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Founders Academy Charter School (H)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NH Career Academy Chartered Public School (under 0.1 mi), Manchester School of Technology (High School) (1.1 mi), Manchester Memorial High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.