Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)

Academy for Science and Design Charter School

www.asdnh.org

Charter School 264 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy for Science and Design (ASD) in Nashua, New Hampshire, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school is consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in the state. ASD places a heavy emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), providing a specialized curriculum designed to prepare students for demanding college programs and future careers in technical fields.

Beyond its core academic offerings, ASD is known for its close-knit community and a culture that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent research. The school maintains a small student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for a personalized educational experience that supports students in developing advanced technical skills alongside a solid foundation in the humanities. By integrating hands-on learning with advanced coursework, the Academy for Science and Design aims to cultivate innovation and academic excellence in a collaborative, supportive setting.

264

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	15
Black	7
Asian	73
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
142 (53.8%)
Asian
73 (27.7%)
Two or More
26 (9.8%)
Hispanic
15 (5.7%)
Black
7 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Academy for Science and Design Charter School
Phone:	(603)595-4705
Website:	http://www.asdnh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 80

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 51