Cocheco Academy for the Arts

Cocheco Academy for the Arts
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
Charter School
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Cocheco Academy for the Arts (CAA) is a tuition-free, public charter high school located in Dover, New Hampshire, that distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic program integrated with intensive arts training. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school emphasizes a dual-focus curriculum where students engage in core college-preparatory coursework alongside a specialized conservatory-style arts education. This environment is designed to foster both intellectual development and creative professional skills, catering to students who are passionate about pursuing excellence in their chosen artistic disciplines.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that artistic training enhances critical thinking, discipline, and academic performance. By providing a smaller, supportive community, CAA allows students to work closely with faculty mentors in fields such as music, theater, visual arts, and dance. Through this balanced approach, Cocheco Academy aims to prepare its graduates not only for post-secondary academic success but also for the demands of a professional career within the competitive arts industry.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
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District: Cocheco Academy for the Arts
Phone: (603)742-0700
Website: http://www.cochecoarts.org
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M