CSI Charter School

www.csicharterschool.org

Charter School 32 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

CSI Charter School, located in Penacook, New Hampshire, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a project-based and inquiry-driven approach to education. Unlike traditional classroom settings, the school focuses on a "learning-by-doing" philosophy, encouraging students to actively engage with the world around them. By integrating interdisciplinary projects, the school aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a sense of community responsibility among its student body.

The school is particularly noted for its small, supportive learning environment, which allows for personalized instruction tailored to individual student needs. By prioritizing hands-on experiences and real-world application, CSI Charter School seeks to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond. Its curriculum is designed to be flexible and adaptive, ensuring that students remain curious and motivated as they explore complex subjects through collaborative, project-based work.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CSI Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
30 (93.8 %)
Two or More
1 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CSI Charter School
Phone:	(603)753-0194
Website:	http://www.csicharterschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 11 5

Grade 12 27