[5] On that day the State of New Hampshire issued a charter to the New Hampton Academy, "having had three several readings," before the House of Representatives.

That charter, issued to William B. Kelley, Nathaniel Norris and Joshua Drake, provided the framework for the institution that would become the New Hampton School and emphasized the "promotion of science and the useful arts.

From 1854 to 1870, the Cobb Divinity School was affiliated with the institute before moving to Bates College in Maine.

[7] New Hampton School serves a wide range of learnings, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program,[8] as well as an Academic Support Program with 30 years experience in serving students with diverse learning profiles.

The program admits fifth-year senior basketball players who seek an additional year of preparation before entering a Division I career.