Author: Cynthia Xu
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7. Methodology
How do we identify and count charter schools? The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools manages a database that serves as a repository for charter school data. The National Alliance collects data from a variety of sources including: In addition to reviewing the quality of the data and verifying the charter status, our team processes…
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4. How Are Charter Schools Funded?
Top Takeaways School Revenue Overview On average, public charter schools receive fewer dollars per pupil than district schools. Charter school local education agencies (LEAs) and charter-only districts typically operate with less revenue, receiving about 85 cents for every dollar received by district schools. This translates to an average shortfall of $2,954 per student (Table 4.1).…
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3. Where Are Charter Schools Located?
Top Takeaways Charter School Landscape—Locale Charter schools have a nationwide presence, serving students in 44 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam as of 2023-24. Table 3.1: 2023-24 Charter School Enrollment and School and Campuses Count by Locale Charter schools serve different populations depending on where they are located. Black and Hispanic students are most…
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Executive Summary
Highlights from 2023-24 Public charter schools have grown significantly over the past two decades, serving 3.9 million public school students in the United States as of the 2023-24 school year. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is uniquely positioned to be a source of comprehensive data as the importance of charter schools continues to…