SEACOAST CHARTER SCHOOL

Seacoast Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Seacoast Charter School school district, located in Dover, NH with about 299 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Seacoast Charter School (SCS), located in Dover, New Hampshire, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through an arts-integrated curriculum. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school utilizes a "multiple intelligences" framework, which emphasizes that children learn in diverse ways. By weaving music, visual arts, drama, and movement into core academic subjects like math, science, and literacy, SCS aims to foster deeper engagement, critical thinking, and creativity in its students.

Beyond its academic structure, Seacoast Charter School is characterized by a small, close-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes social-emotional development alongside traditional academics. Because it is a tuition-free public charter school, it is open to all students in the state of New Hampshire, though it often uses a lottery system for enrollment due to high demand. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to take intellectual risks, explore their unique talents, and develop a lasting love for learning within a supportive, collaborative setting.

For more information, contact Seacoast Charter School at (603) 842-5764 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820-5820
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SEACOAST CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Dover, NH with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Hampshire

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
State Board of Education
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 299 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SEACOAST CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
1.0%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
55.2%
Male
44.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.