Enrollment
96
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 330331500736 Charter school
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School — Manchester, NH
Federal NCES profile for Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School reports 96 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% below the New Hampshire average and 87% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 96 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 68% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 93% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 96 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 96 Top 18% in New Hampshire — larger than 82% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.8% -68% vs state
NCES ID 330331500736
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 96:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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Manchester Central High School
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Manchester West High School
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Manchester School of Technology (High School)
Standard public school
302 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Standard public school
152 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
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Frequently asked questions about Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School
How many students attend Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School?
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School is 14.7:1, which is 28% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School?
6.8% of students at Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School is White at 83.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Manchester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School?
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.