Academy for Science and Design Charter School

Nashua, New Hampshire — 2 schools

543
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy for Science and Design Charter School operates 2 public schools serving 543 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 672 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hillsborough County County.

a 168:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 8.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.6% White, 36.3% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) accounts for 60.7% of all Academy for Science and Design Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Academy for Science and Design Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy for Science and Design Charter School student-counselor ratio is 168:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Academy for Science and Design Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 8.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hillsborough County county, where this district is located.

$1,467
Studio/mo
$1,673
1 BR/mo
$2,127
2 BR/mo
$2,822
3 BR/mo
$3,001
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Academy for Science and Design Charter School.

White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 36.3%
Multiracial 8.4%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

168:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy for Science and Design Charter School

School Enrollment
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)
Charter
408
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
Charter
264

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy for Science and Design Charter School?

Academy for Science and Design Charter School has 2 schools, including 1 middle, 1 high. Total enrollment is 543 students.

What is the average rent near Academy for Science and Design Charter School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hillsborough County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Academy for Science and Design Charter School?

Academy for Science and Design Charter School students are 46.6% White, 36.3% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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