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.
SAU 29 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. |
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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
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School/District
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Grades
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# of Students
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Middle School
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High School
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1
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K-8
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351 |
Chesterfield
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Keene HS
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2
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K-6
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42
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Keene MS
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Keene HS
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3
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Preschool -12
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3,667
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Keene MS
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Keene HS
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4
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K-8
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180
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Marlborough
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Keene HS
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5
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K-6
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36
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Keene MS
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Keene HS
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6
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K-6
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30
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Keene MS
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Keene HS
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7
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K-8
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150
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Westmoreland
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Keene HS
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*Notes: Keene has a preschool (81 students) and 5 elementary schools (1,172 students), one middle school (653 students) and the Keene High School serving all SAU 29 districts with 1,761 students (This number includes the Cheshire Career Center and the North Campus).
Downloadable pamphlet about SAU29
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