LEAF Charter School

www.leafschoolnh.org

Charter School 103 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

LEAF Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school located in Alstead, New Hampshire, that serves students in grades 6 through 12. The school distinguishes itself through a project-based learning model that emphasizes hands-on, interdisciplinary education. By integrating academic subjects with real-world applications, LEAF aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in its students, moving away from traditional lecture-heavy instruction to a more collaborative and student-centered environment.

The school is deeply rooted in its local community and natural surroundings, often utilizing the environment as a primary resource for discovery and stewardship. With a small-school culture, LEAF prioritizes personalized attention and strong relationships between faculty and students, ensuring that each individual has the support needed to pursue their specific interests. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for both higher education and future careers by focusing on mastery of skills and the development of lifelong learning habits.

103

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEAF Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Two or More	4

White
93 (90.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.9 %)
Two or More
4 (3.9 %)
Black
2 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEAF Charter School
Phone:	(603)352-1829
Website:	http://www.leafschoolnh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 32