Charter School Overview
Charter schools are public schools that are responsive to students’ needs and are held accountable for improved student achievement. The Charter Schools Act of 1992 gives charter schools the freedom to make quick and effective changes to respond to student’s needs.
Charter School Momentum
There are currently 687 charter schools serving 240,000 charter school students in California. Over the past 10 years, California charter schools have consistently grown by an average of 50 schools a year. Charter schools serve a mix of students similar to those in California’s traditional public schools.
Charter School Achievements
Research shows charter schools do a better job increasing student achievement than traditional public schools.3 Over 460 charter schools in California are committed to standards and accountability through the Certified Charter Schools Program. Charter school parents cited challenging curriculum and individualized student attention as key reasons for their high level of satisfaction according to a 2007 University of Southern California (USC) field study.4
Useful Links
With so many years in the business, CSMC has built an extensive network of Charter Schools resources. Some that may be of interest are the following:
