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Next Charter School

5 Hood Road, Derry, NH, 03038

Next Charter School

5 Hood Road, Derry, NH, 03038

About Next Charter School

Next Charter School is a specialized public charter institution in Derry, New Hampshire, serving as the only high school within its independent district. The school serves about 75 students in grades 9–12 and is known as one of the best schools for its individualized, competency-based learning model. It has a great student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1, which means that each student gets a lot of individual attention, and it is one of the best high school in New Hampshire. The student body includes a 9% minority enrollment, with 24% of students identified as economically disadvantaged. Performance data reflects a 50% proficiency in reading and 21% in mathematics. The school gives its students SAT and ACT tests to help them get ready for college. Next Charter School is one of the best schools for students who want a flexible, project-based environment. It does a great job of helping students become independent and succeed in school on their own in a close-knit community.

Next Charter School Contact Information

Address

5 Hood Road, Derry, NH, 03038

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Phone

(603) 437-6398

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 50% in Reading.
8
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
74
Total Students
$63602
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 77 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Next Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 90.54%
Asian 1.35%
Hispanic 6.76%
Black 1.35%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
90.54%
Asian
1.35%
Hispanic
6.76%
Black
1.35%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 74
56.76%
42 Female
43.24%
32 Male

Student Population

74 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

74 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Next Charter School is adding new "Intensives" to its personalized learning model. These are multi-day, immersive projects that let students learn about specific subjects like digital fabrication and culinary arts. Recently, the school held a successful community exhibition where students showed off their self-directed caps to ne projects and competency-based portfolios. The academy is also improving its resources for planning after high school by starting a new series of career-pathway seminars that will connect students with local industry men to rs.

FAQ

Q1. Does Next Charter School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q4. What kind of atmosphere does Next Charter School have?

Ans. Next Charter School has a structured and supportive environment that puts a lot of emphasis on academics, personal growth, and getting students involved.

Q5. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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