Top Rankings
The Founders Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 401 students in The Founders Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in The Founders Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
508 Schools
# Students
401 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Founders Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
74%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best The Founders Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Founders Academy Charter School District?
The Founders Academy Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 401 students.
What is the rank of The Founders Academy Charter School District?
The Founders Academy Charter School District is ranked #116 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Founders Academy Charter School District?
74% of The Founders Academy Charter School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Founders Academy Charter School District?
The Founders Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
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