SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT 29


School districts in New Hampshire are organized in School Administrative Units (SAUs). School Administrative Unit 29 is comprised of seven independent school districts— Chesterfield, Harrisville, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, and Westmoreland.

 

SAU29 is the largest multi-district S.A.U. in New Hampshire. Its responsibilities include managing a collective budget of approximately $90.7 million, maintaining 14 school buildings, coordinating the activities of seven independent school boards, and supervising the educational program for approximately 4,950 students.

SAU 29 and its member districts employ more than 960 people and cover 211 square miles in southwestern New Hampshire.
 


NHSAU 29 Mission

  • To provide leadership for continuous school improvement within SAU 29 that results in success for every student.
  • To build and maintain a focus on a common vision and direction that meets the educational needs of member communities and assures the highest quality
  • To provide services and coordinate resources to support the effective and efficient operation of SAU 29 and its member schools.

School Mission


The mission of the schools within SAU 29 is to provide each child with the opportunity to participate in challenging, productive and relevant learning activities which promote individual growth and skills development that will enhance the likelihood of each student leading a productive and fulfilling role in our society.


School District Overview

 

School/District

Grades

# of Students

Middle School

High School

1

Chesterfield

K-8
376 Chesterfield
Keene HS
2

Harrisville

K-6
56
Keene MS
Keene HS
3

Keene*

K-12
3,787
Keene MS
Keene HS
4

Marlborough

K-8
167
Marlborough
Keene HS
5

Marlow

K-6
44
Keene MS
Keene HS
6

Nelson

K-6
37
Keene MS
Keene HS
7

Westmoreland

K-8
150
Westmoreland
Keene HS

*Notes: Keene has 5 elementary schools enrolling 1,187 students, one middle school with 708 students and the Keene High School serving all of SAU 29 with 1713 students.

Downloadable pamphlet about SAU29