Enrollment
264
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashua, NH
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Science and Design Charter (H), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330004000684Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) has class sizes larger than 98% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330004000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+95% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 264 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 98% of New Hampshire schools and 95% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.0% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the New Hampshire average.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Nashua's high schools, it stands alongside Nashua High School South (1,686 students): Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 12.6:1).
Its district, Academy for Science and Design Charter School, also runs Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) (408 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) compares
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 95% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 91% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 98% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Asian 27.7%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Nashua
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
How many students attend Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashua, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is 22:1, which is 95% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)?
2.0% of students at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) rank among high schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Nashua, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nashua on the city page.
Is Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) a good school?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy for Science and Design Charter School?
Besides Academy for Science and Design Charter (H), Academy for Science and Design Charter School also operates Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) (408 students). See the Academy for Science and Design Charter School district page for the complete list.
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