National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	New Hampshire Charter Schools

CER ranks New Hampshire's charter school law 11th weakest of the nation's 40 charter laws, with an overall grade of D. The law was passed in 1995.

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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 11 of 11

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Academy of Science and Design (Map It)
316 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack, NH 3054 Phone: 603-262-9162	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 62 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Concentration on science, mathematics, engineering and design.

Cocheco Arts and Technology Academy (Map It)
37A Province Ln. Barrington, NH 3825 Phone: 603-664-9671	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 70 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Emphasizes an arts-based education.

CSI Charter School (Map It)
26 Washington St. Penacook, NH 3303 Phone: 603-753-0199	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 40 Grades: 10-12 Status: Open	Description: Match students individual needs and learning styles to their coursework. Teachers would follow real world learning principles.

Great Bay e-Learning Charter School (Map It)
56 Linden St. Exeter, NH 3833 Phone: 603-775-8638	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 76 Grades: 9-11 Status: Open	Description: Technology-oriented program. Curriculum utilizes distance learning and video conferencing while also requiring students to attend school physically each day.

New Hampshire Equestrian Academy Charter School (Map It)
60 Farmington Rd. Rochester, NH 3867 Phone: 603-335-6900	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 22 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Designed to meet needs of students with specific interests in the equine industry. College-readiness program. Program has three strands - academic and equestrian studies and business applications.

New Heights Charter Academy (Map It)
27 Wallace Rd. Goffstown, NH 3045 Phone: 603-497-4841 x 348	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 10 Grades: 11-12 Status: Open	Description: Features non-traditional classroom settings, including eLearning, internships, work and community offerings.

North Country Charter Academy (Map It)
260 Cottage St., Ste. A Littleton, NH 3561 Phone: 603-444-1535	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 60 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Offers morning and afternoon sessions and two classrooms per center. Half a day of vocational training or community service. Students receive an individualized learning plan. For students who have dropped out or are at risk

Seacoast Charter School (Map It)
13 Church St. Exeter, NH 3833 Phone: 603-642-8400	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 104 Grades: 1-6 Status: Open	Description: Excellence in core academics and the arts while cultivating the individual qualities and strengths of each child.

Strong Foundations Charter School (Map It)
303 Southwest Rd Canterbury, NH 3275 Phone: 603-568-5700	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 71 Grades: K-4 Status: Open	Description: For intellectually typical children at-risk for or already diagnosed as having language learning disabilities.

Surry Village Charter School (Map It)
11 Village Rd. Surry, NH 3431 Phone: 603-357-9700	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 63 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Emphasizes learning how to live in a rural environment. Features woodworking, gardening and physical education.

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) (Map It)
30 Linden St. Exeter, NH 3833 Phone: 603-778-2500	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 1500 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Virtual school which allows students to work at their own pace and receive individualized help.

RESOURCES

New Hampshire Center for School Reform
P.O. Box 2464
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-224-0366
Fax: 603-224-8366
Contact: Sue Hollins, Ph.D., Director
Email: info@nhschoolreform.org
The New Hampshire Center for School Reform is a clearinghouse for school reform and charter school information. NHCSR provides extensive free technical assistance to charter and choice school founders, leaders, and trustees.

New Hampshire Department of Education
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3860
Phone: 603-271-2079
Fax: 603-271-7381
Contact: Roberta Tenney, Charter Schools Administrator
Email: rttenney@ed.state.nh.us

New Hampshire Public Charter School Association
13 Church St.
Kingston, 03848
Phone: 603-498-2386
Fax: 603-642-8404
Contact: Eileen Liponis, Director
Email: Eileen@nhpcsa.org
Group is made up of New Hampshire public charter schools whose mission is to better education in New Hampshire for all of our students.

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