51±¬ÁÏ

Academy For Science And Design Charter School District

486 Amherst St.
Nashua, NH 03063-1282
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Academy For Science And Design Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 640 students in Academy For Science And Design Charter School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public charter schools in New Hampshire.
Public Charter Schools in Academy For Science And Design Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
2 Schools
44 Schools
# Students
640 Students
5,731 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
524 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Academy For Science And Design Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#4 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
78%
42%
83%
51%
65-69%
36%
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.37
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
41%
9%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
44%
79%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Academy For Science And Design Charter School District Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Recent Articles

What Are 51±¬ÁÏs Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
What Are 51±¬ÁÏs Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.
Massachusetts: Boston 51±¬ÁÏs Offer Free Lunches
Massachusetts: Boston 51±¬ÁÏs Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston 51±¬ÁÏs will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit 51±¬ÁÏ students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in NH)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Quick Links