New Hampshire State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 01-08-2008

List of Charter Schools
For a list of schools, use the following link(s):
New Hampshire Department of Education

Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
1995	83	324

Statewide Support Organizations New Hampshire Charter School Resource Center New Hampshire Department of Education Legislative Summary Law:   not available Amendment(s):   The legislation did change effective July 1, 2003, allowing for a second authorizer--the State Board of Education--under a pilot program allowing 20 schools over the next decade. Authorizers:   Both the local school board and the state department of education must approve application. Length of charter:   5 years Caps on number of schools:   None Funding:   Minimum of 80 percent of school district's prior year average cost per pupil, as determined by state department of education, follows students to school. Special education funding also follows students.