Enrollment
264
High
DISTRICT 336 · STATE 496
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND DESIGN CHARTER SCHOOL·NCES 330004000684
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
9 Townsend West, Nashua, NH 03063 · (603) 595-4705 · Hillsborough County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL264 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 11.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
3%
7 students
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 26%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 80 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 89 | 34% |
| Grade 11 | 44 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 51 | 19% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 33% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Academy for Science and Design Charter School. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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NHSAS 2024-25 . % Above ProficientMath
90.0%
NH avg 43.0%
What this means: On the NHSAS, New Hampshire's statewide test, about 90 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The New Hampshire average is about 43 of 100.
Source: NHSAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) this school | 264 | 2.7% | N/A |
| Bedford High School Bedford | 1,360 | 5.4% | 62.7% |
| Hanover High School Hanover | 674 | 5.5% | 79.0% |
| Windham High School Windham | 945 | 2.6% | 69.3% |
| Lebanon High School Lebanon | 606 | 13.9% | 58.3% |
| Somersworth High School Somersworth | 399 | 28.6% | 30.7% |
Matched among New Hampshire high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Hampshire | In Hillsborough County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 90.0% | #1 of 74 | #1 of 20 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 264 | #63 of 103 | #19 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.8:1 | #67 of 68 | #20 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.1% | #5 of 68 | #5 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 2.7% | #78 of 80 | #21 of 22 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.0% | #1 of 9 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
264
+42 (+19%) vs 2020
+313% since 2010-11, when it was 64
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 264 | 14.8 | 17.8:1 | 3% (7) |
| 2023-24 | 236 | 14 | 16.9:1 | 2% (5) |
| 2022-23 | 202 | 12 | 16.8:1 | 3% (6) |
| 2020-21 | 222 | 13 | 17.1:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 220 | 12.7 | 17.3:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 169 | 8 | 21.1:1 | 4% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 64 | 4 | 16.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Academy for Science and Design Charter (H).
Since 2017-18: students up 20% (220 to 264); teachers up 17% (12.7 to 14.8).
About Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
As a small high school, Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) serves students in Nashua, New Hampshire. It educates 264 students in grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in New Hampshire is about 496 students.
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) reports to Academy for Science and Design Charter School, which has 2 schools and 672 students.
White students account for 54% of enrollment at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H). Other groups include 28% Asian, 10% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 3% Black. The county population is about 82% White. By the diversity index, Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) comes in at 62%.
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)'s 14.8 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 17.8:1. For comparison, high schools in New Hampshire average 11.2:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 3%. That rate is below the 26% average among public schools in Hillsborough County.
County data help place the school in context: in Hillsborough County, median household income is about $103,545, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 42%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is among the 127 public schools in Hillsborough County.
The closest public school to Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is Academy for Science and Design Charter (M), less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Academy for Science and Design Charter (H), there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's locale code, City: Small, means it is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) saw enrollment rise 19% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H). Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hillsborough County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
426,378
Census ACS
Median income
$103,545
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
127
53,974 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Academy for Science and Design Charter School
- Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)Middle · 408 students
Other schools in Nashua
- Nashua High School SouthHigh · 1,686 students
- Nashua High School NorthHigh · 1,543 students
- Elm Street Middle SchoolMiddle · 895 students
- Pennichuck Middle SchoolMiddle · 768 students
- Brian S. McCarthy Middle SchoolMiddle · 649 students
- Fairgrounds Middle SchoolMiddle · 585 students
Nearby schools
- Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)0.0 mi · 408
- Birch Hill Elementary School1.6 mi · 332
- Thorntons Ferry School1.9 mi · 504
- Broad Street Elementary School2.1 mi · 256
- Gate City Charter School for the Arts2.1 mi · 160
- Charlotte Ave Elementary School2.2 mi · 362
Frequently asked questions
About Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)What is the total enrollment at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) enrolls approximately 264 students in grades 09-12.
Is Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)?
Approximately 17.8:1 students per teacher at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H).
What is the student diversity at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)?
Student demographics at Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) are roughly 54% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 28% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) in?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H) is part of Academy for Science and Design Charter School.
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