Testimonials

The Spark community and values foster my daughter's learning, confidence and organizational skills and promote her educational success. We love Spark!

Spark has helped my child come out of his shell and want to learn again. My child actively tells me about his day without being prompted now.

My son loves this school! The perfect fit for his technological mind and small class size. I have seen him come out of his shell so much in this last year. The teachers actually care about each child and it shows!

Our daughter goes here. It's a stem focused charter school. The teachers are great, and the administration is supportive.

With a Spark high school education and early college courses through Manchester Community College my son will have a lot of options when he graduates. I love the close knit community that Spark offers.

My son, Jerimiah, is in his second year at Spark now… he is excelling beyond what I was hopeful for! He has made an incredible group of friends who all share similar interests and goals in life. He is getting excellent grades and enjoys school again!! I am so very thankful and grateful to have found Spark as an alternative opportunity for my son, who enjoys school again, to get his education from.

As a student of this school, I can say I have had a very good student experience, especially compared to experiences with other schools in the past. This is supported by the great teachers I have had at spark along with the small class sizes making for a more personalized education. Furthermore, I was surprised that even with all of the expenses that comes with a technology oriented school, the school still supplies most if not all of the needed equipment. Overall, this is a great school even with covid looming in the background.

Spark Academy has been a fantastic opportunity for my son to learn technical skills while fulfilling high school academic requirements. He learns best with individualized attention and hands on projects. The teachers are amazing and find endless methods to teach students to in the way they learn best. Small class size and close knit community. Highly recommend! 

At Spark Academy, my son is being exposed to advanced manufacturing technologies including robotics, CAD, electronics, PLCs, flexible manufacturing and programming in a variety of languages and control systems. He has the opportunity to earn a certificate in Mechatronics from Manchester Community College while still in high school, which will be more than half way towards a two year degree. He can then complete the two year degree at MCC in a variety of technologies, or apply this body of work to a 4 year school in engineering, biofabrication, medicine or whatever he chooses to do next. He has even mentioned entering the workforce early with his new advanced skill set. What a great opportunity for my son and our family!

Spark Academy is a wonderful option for students who are interested in gaining technical skills and earning many college credits during their high school years. Small classes that stay together for all classes provide a feeling of connectedness not often available in other schools. Exploration days are built into each week to expose students to various professions that may inspire them and also to offer learning opportunities outside of the classroom. In these days when vocational high schools are a rarity, Spark Academy offers a much-needed program which provides students with readily marketable skills as well as a strong foundation for higher education.

My son has been able to obtain a certification in SOLIDWORKS, take a college level robotics course and attend school on a college campus while being a high school freshman. The school offers small cohorts with no more than 15 students in each class so there is plenty of individualized attention. This model also allowed him in person classes during the fall of 2020. The school also provided laptops and technology kits so virtual learning was hands on and engaging for all students.

With a Spark high school education and early college courses through Manchester Community College my son will have a lot of options when he graduates. I love the close knit community that Spark offers.

My son has truly thrived and grown at Spark during his time there.  My son has known he wanted to be an engineer since he was six years old, and Spark has helped my son to work towards that dream.  The curriculum, while challenging, is exactly what my son was looking for in an education.  He just finished his first semester as a Junior taking three college courses and has maintained a 3.5 GPA!  Spark has helped make this possible and we are forever grateful. 
Spark deserves all the funding they ask for because they are creating responsible adults who will have a ton to offer society.  We can’t say enough wonderful things about Spark!  All other schools should model themselves after Spark. Forever thankful for Spark.

Spark Academy cultivates a stimulating learning environment. By encouraging students to set goals and take initiative, they actively participate in their academic journey, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills that extend beyond the classroom. The curriculum goes beyond traditional subjects, offering unique courses and opportunities that spark curiosity and ignite passions. This fosters a love of learning that translates into improved academic performance and a lifelong thirst for knowledge. Spark Academy's impact extends beyond its walls, positively influencing the lives of students and the surrounding community. The school's focus on personal growth and initiative empowers students to become responsible and engaged citizens, ready to contribute meaningfully to society.

I am a former Spark student who graduated in the Spring of 2023. Because of Spark, I was able to get my associate's degree in Advanced Manufacturing at MCC near the end of my Senior year of high school. What I like about Spark is how it impacts the lives of the students. Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies is a public charter school that really cares about their students. The faculty at Spark Academy are devoted to their students' success and have taught me a lot during my four years of high school. As a student, I have had the honor of working amongst fellow students with the same goal as me, making the best of their education. The sense of community that Spark fosters has taught me the importance of teamwork, and for that, I am thankful. I am really grateful for the opportunity Spark has given me and I am excited to see how the school continues to grow in the years to come. 

My son has attended Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies for almost 2 years now. I can’t recommend them enough!

The teacher to student ratio is excellent and allows for plenty of 1-1 attention. You can tell they really enjoy interacting with the kids and helping them develop their problem-solving skills. Each grade has cohorts of 13-15 students, which lets them develop strong bonds and learn how to work on a team effectively.

In terms of content, they take a really innovative approach with lots of hands-on, experiential activities and guest speakers / on-site industry visits to expose the students to different career avenues ranging from traditional four-year college tracks to technical certificates among others.

The curriculum includes everything (and more) he’d be getting at our local high school- humanities (history, English), math, tech, physical education, science, etc. What’s really cool is the way the instructors integrate the topics in their lessons to span multiple disciplines. It lets the kids think critically and connect with the topics more deeply.

I couldn’t be happier with the school overall. My daughter is not only receiving a great education, but is also gaining real life skills needed to be successful. She enjoys her courses and the team-building skills are superb, students are encouraged to help each other work through problems to determine the best approach to find the answers. My daughter looks forward to attending school and has developed a great relationship with her teachers and the entire Spark school staff. Her fellow students have become a family and are excited to apply the skills they’re developing in the real world. There are many opportunities and tools available to each student, supporting the individual’s growth. Field trips to local businesses within the community reinforce what the future holds for future Spark graduates. I couldn’t be more pleased to have found such an amazing school as Spark. The teachers truly care about the students and go above and beyond to support their success. We are blessed Spark exists and I am a proud member of the Spark community. I cannot say enough positive things about Spark, we are lucky the founders created this next level educational program. Thank you!