What is a charter school?
A charter school is a public school that operates under a specific performance agreement (charter) approved by a school district, county office of education, or the State Board of Education. Charter schools are subject to fewer restrictions than traditional public schools, but they are accountable for meeting student achievement goals specified in the charter and under state and federal accountability policies. *
How many charters schools are there in California?
There are 860 (and growing!) operating charter schools in California. California has the most charter schools in the nation. **
How do charter schools rank?
12 of the 15 top public schools in our state are charter schools! **
Parental Satisfaction
A Department of Education study on the evaluation of charter schools found that parents are substantially more satisfied with charter schools and the academic and social development of their children compared to public school parents.
Accountability
All charter schools must participate in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program and other state assessments. Charter schools receive an Academic Performance Index like all other public schools. ***
*edsource.org
**charterschoolresearch.com
***California Department of Education
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