New Hampshire
U.S.
Rank
Rank
#18
Overall PPI Score: 73.1%
The Granite State is rock solid when it comes to innovation and education freedom, despite a weak charter law. The state did jump four spots based on an expansion of the state's ESA and because of major shifts towards developing personalized learning pathways for the student. Further legislative action in the future could move New Hampshire further up the rankings, in a state where the demand is solid.
Opportunity
Innovation
Policy Environment
Charter Schools
Score
75%
Grade: C
Rank: #24
Charter schools continue to expand in spite of not having an independent authorizer that would allow for real growth to meet the demand being made by families. In spite of a funding gap, with charters receiving on average $9,985 per pupil compared to $19,400...
Transformational Learning
Score
82%
Grade: B
Rank: #21
New Hampshire stands out for its statewide competency-based education system, meaning all schools focus on students demonstrating mastery of skills and knowledge, rather than just seat time. The Department of Education also encourages personalized learning...
Leadership
The Granite State continues to be an Education Freedom state with newly elected Kelly Ayotte now poised and ready to build on her predecessor’s expansion of Education Freedom Accounts. Ayotte has expressed her strong support for providing universal choice,...
Choice Programs (Scholarships, Vouchers, Tax Credits, etc.)
Score
68%
Grade: D
Rank: #19
The Granite State currently boasts three state choice programs, with the introduction of an ESA initiative in June 2021 and its subsequent expansion in 2023. These changes have the potential to benefit nearly five times as many students.
DID YOU KNOW?
States whose opportunity programs ensure more equitable per-pupil funding and do not restrict eligibility to certain groups of students score higher on PPI!. There are only 3 states - Florida, Arizona, and Indiana - where this applies.
Transparency
School report cards are accessible from New Hampshire’s Department of Education homepage, under “Data Reports → iReport.” Reports are clear, up-to-date, and provide both academic and non- academic information. However, the data is two years old and therefore...
Teacher Quality
One of many data points to assess whether a state has the right policies in place to ensure teacher quality is the "use of student achievement data in teacher preparation accountability." How empty or full the fuel tank above is will give you the answer for your state.
Fast Facts:
4th Grade Math Proficiency: 40%
8th Grade Math Proficiency: 29%
4th Grade Reading Proficiency: 37%
8th Grade Reading Proficiency: 33%
Average SAT Score: 1035 / 1600
Average ACT Score: 25.4 / 36
Graduation Rate: 88.1%
Constitutional Issues
"It is well established within New Hampshire case law that tax exemptions aimed at promoting education for all New Hampshire citizens but incidentally affecting religious institutions are constitutionally acceptable. The New Hampshire Supreme Court has not...