Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School

www.granitestateartsacademy.org

Charter School 128 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Granite State Arts Academy (GSAA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Salem, New Hampshire, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic preparation with intensive instruction in the performing and visual arts. By fostering a creative and collaborative environment, GSAA aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in both higher education and professional artistic careers.

The academy emphasizes a "community of practice" approach, where students are encouraged to develop their individual voices through hands-on projects, ensemble work, and professional-level training. In addition to their artistic pursuits, students follow a traditional college-preparatory core curriculum, ensuring they meet state educational standards while having the flexibility to pursue their specific creative interests. By bridging the gap between artistic passion and academic excellence, Granite State Arts Academy prepares its graduates to be versatile, creative, and critical thinkers in a competitive global landscape.

128

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
111 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (9.4 %)
Black
2 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Arts Academy of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Phone:	(603)912-4944
Website:	http://www.granitestateartsacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 28

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 34