THE FOUNDERS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (H)
The Founders Academy Charter School (H) is a Title I public charter secondary school that is part of the The Founders Academy Charter School school district, located in Manchester, NH with about 83 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 11th 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 12 teachers, The Founders Academy Charter School (H) has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 is a public charter school located in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving students in grades 5 through 12. Founded on the principles of classical education, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in the history, governing documents, and founding philosophy of the United States. Its mission is to develop young leaders by fostering academic excellence, civic responsibility, and a strong character-based foundation, preparing students for post-secondary success and active participation in American democracy.
The school is well-known for its unique culture, which focuses on community service, personal leadership, and the "Founders Habits." By utilizing a traditional liberal arts approach, the academy encourages students to engage deeply with primary sources and historical texts. As a public charter school, it operates independently of the local district, allowing it to maintain a specific educational focus while remaining tuition-free and open to students from various surrounding communities.
For more information, contact The Founders Academy Charter School (H) at (603) 952-4705 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Manchester, NH 03103-3305
(603) 952-4705
http://thefoundersacademy.org
THE FOUNDERS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (H) is a public Title I Charter school in Manchester, NH with about 83 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New Hampshire
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
State Board of Education - District:
- The Founders Academy Charter School
- Total Students:
- 83
- Teachers:
- 12
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 83 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THE FOUNDERS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (H) is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
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.