Next Charter School

Next Charter School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Derry, New Hampshire, with a total enrollment of 80 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, it appears to be struggling academically, with declining statewide rankings and below-average performance in key areas compared to other schools in the state.

According to the data, Next Charter School has significantly lower mathematics proficiency rates than the state average, with 0% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024 and only 21% in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 41% and 42%, respectively. The school's reading proficiency rates are closer to the state average, but its science proficiency rates are also below the state average. Additionally, the school's SAT performance is significantly lower than the state average, with 0% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 50% in reading, compared to the state averages of 30% and 63%, respectively.

The data suggests that Next Charter School may be facing challenges in addressing the academic needs of its students, particularly in the areas of mathematics and science. The school's declining statewide ranking and low overall performance compared to other schools in New Hampshire indicate that it may be an area of concern for parents and the broader educational community.