THE FOUNDERS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (E)

The Founders Academy Charter School (E) is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the The Founders Academy Charter School school district, located in Manchester, NH with about 221 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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. With about 18 teachers, The Founders Academy Charter School (E) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Founders Academy in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a public charter school for grades 5–12 that focuses on a rigorous, classical liberal arts education. Its core mission is to prepare students for college and career success by fostering leadership, character development, and a deep understanding of American history and the principles of the Founding Fathers. The school distinguishes itself through a structured environment, an emphasis on traditional academic subjects, and a commitment to helping students become active, informed citizens.

Beyond its academic curriculum, The Founders Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and service-based learning. The school operates with a "back-to-basics" philosophy, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their individual potential. By integrating leadership training throughout their academic journey, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to take on responsibilities in their future communities and the broader democratic society.

For more information, contact The Founders Academy Charter School (E) at (603) 952-4705 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103-3305
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THE FOUNDERS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (E) is a public Title I Charter school in Manchester, NH with about 221 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Hampshire

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
State Board of Education
Total Students:
221
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 221 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THE FOUNDERS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (E) is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.3%
Asian
8.6%
Black or African American
5.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%

Female
57.0%
Male
43.0%

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.