Charter Schools in New Hampshire

An Overview of Characteristics and Challenges
PRS Briefs
PRS Policy Brief 1011-12
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monica
Balanoff
Ann
Corrin
Soo
Jee
Lee
Tosin
Ogunbamise
Katie
Pine
Fangfang
Wen
prs_brief_1011-12.pdf

In recent years, much attention has been paid to the need to innovate and reform public schools. One response to this education reform movement was the creation of charter schools. This report looks at the charter school movement in New Hampshire and the current condition of charter schools in the state.

Our report compiles data about the unique characteristics and challenges of charter schools in New Hampshire. These challenges relate to New Hampshire's demographics and rural geography, educational metrics, funding sources available to charter schools in the state. Furthermore, the report examines available performance data and the success of charter schools in other states with characteristics similar to those of New Hampshire.