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Shortridge Academy

Alternative school · Grades 9–12

Milton, NH

619 Governors Rd, Milton, NH 03851

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in New Hampshire
  • Serving families in Milton since at least 2011

In Milton, New Hampshire, Shortridge Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 17 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent high schools in New Hampshire. Enrollment is up about 143% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 210 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
17
Teachers
5.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3
Boys and girls
Coed · 11 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
210 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of independent high schools in New Hampshire (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of independent high schools in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 11 independent high schools in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    7’11–1233’13–1433’15–1642’17–1840’19–2032’21–2217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    93
    104
    114
    126

    Student body

    White94%
    Asian6%

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shortridge Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Shortridge Academy

    What grades does Shortridge Academy serve?

    Shortridge Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Shortridge Academy?

    About 17 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Shortridge Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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