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What is a Charter School?

A Charter school is an independently run public school granted greater flexibility in its operations, in return for greater accountability for performance. The “charter” establishing each school is a performance contract detailing the school’s mission, program, students served, performance goals, and methods of assessment.

What is the difference between Charter schools and other public schools?

Charter schools are public schools of choice, meaning that families choose them for their children. They operate with freedom from some of the regulations that are imposed upon district schools. Charter schools are accountable for academic results and for upholding the promises made in their Charters. They must demonstrate performance in the areas of academic achievement, financial management, and organizational stability. If a Charter school does not meet performance goals, it may be closed.

Who attends Charter schools? Whom do they serve?

Nationwide, students in Charter schools have similar demographic characteristics to students in the local public schools. In some states, charter schools serve significantly higher percentages of minority or low-income students than the traditional public schools. Charter schools accept students by random, public lottery.

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