Next Charter School

www.nextcharterschool.org

Charter School 79 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Next Charter School, located in Derry, New Hampshire, is a public charter school that offers a distinct alternative to the traditional high school experience. Designed for students in grades 9 through 12, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, focusing on small class sizes and a supportive, community-oriented environment. By fostering close relationships between students and faculty, Next Charter aims to provide a safe space where students can thrive academically and personally while pursuing their individual interests and goals.

The school is defined by its commitment to project-based learning and competency-based assessment, which encourages students to take an active role in their education rather than relying solely on standardized testing. Instead of following a conventional seat-time model, students progress by demonstrating mastery of skills and knowledge, allowing for a more flexible and self-paced curriculum. Through this innovative structure, Next Charter School empowers its students to become self-directed learners and critical thinkers, preparing them for success in college, the workforce, and beyond.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Next Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	2

White
77 (97.5%)
Hispanic
2 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Next Charter School
Phone:	(603)437-6398
Website:	http://www.nextcharterschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 22