The Founders Academy Charter School (H)

The Founders Academy Charter School

5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103

(603)952-4705

thefoundersacademy.org

Charter School 152 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Founders Academy is a public charter school located in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving students in grades 5 through 12. Founded on the principles of classical education, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in the history, governing documents, and founding philosophy of the United States. Its mission is to develop young leaders by fostering academic excellence, civic responsibility, and a strong character-based foundation, preparing students for post-secondary success and active participation in American democracy.

The school is well-known for its unique culture, which focuses on community service, personal leadership, and the "Founders Habits." By utilizing a traditional liberal arts approach, the academy encourages students to engage deeply with primary sources and historical texts. As a public charter school, it operates independently of the local district, allowing it to maintain a specific educational focus while remaining tuition-free and open to students from various surrounding communities.

152

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	15
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
119 (78.3%)
Hispanic
15 (9.9%)
Black
9 (5.9%)
Asian
4 (2.6%)
Two or More
4 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7%)

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:	The Founders Academy Charter School
Phone:	(603)952-4705
Website:	http://thefoundersacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 51

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 27