Nfi - Midway Shelter (2026 Profile)

136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104

The Midway Shelter Program, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a shelter for court-ordered youth.

The program offers individual and group counseling, education, and residential services in a staff-secure setting.

An educational program is offered on-site. Youth are assisted in the development and internalization of adaptive coping mechanisms that lead to a successful placement in less restrictive, community-based settings including reunification with families.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-11
Enrollment: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Nfi - Midway Shelter ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-11

Year Founded

1992

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

17 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Inspiring and empowering people to reach their full potential and live successfully in their community.

The Midway Shelter Program, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a shelter for court-ordered youth. The program offers individual and group counseling, education, and residential services in a staff-secure setting. An educational program is offered on-site. Youth are assisted in the development and internalization of adaptive coping mechanisms that lead to a successful placement in less restrictive, community-based settings including reunification with families.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, Founder of NFI/NFI (1974)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Nfi - Midway Shelter?

Nfi - Midway Shelter famous alumni include: Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, Founder of NFI/NFI (1974).

When is the application deadline for Nfi - Midway Shelter?

The application deadline for Nfi - Midway Shelter is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Nfi - Midway Shelter located?

Nfi - Midway Shelter is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Manchester, NH. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.

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