New Hampshire
Charter Schools
New Hampshire has 31 public and tuition-free charter schools operating across the state. Public charter schools are created and governed by an independent board of trustees. Charter schools operate independently of public school systems. Although they are largely publicly funded, charter schools are exempt from many of the requirements imposed by state and local boards of education.
The focus of each public charter school is unique and based on the educational needs and interests of a particular community. Charter schools have the flexibility to choose innovative, educational strategies that will best help students meet their academic potential. Charter schools tend to offer a small class size.
Public charter schools are granted a “charter” for a term of five years. The school’s “charter” outlines the mission statement, educational program, student achievement goals and objectives, methods of assessment and measures of success. Charter schools are held accountable for meeting academic, financial, organizational, and programmatic goals and objectives as outlined in its charter.
