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Charter Schools FAQs

The first charter school was founded in 1992 and since then their success has brought them to nearly every state in the country.

Wyoming Charters By The Numbers

Charter Students
900
Schools & Campuses
8
At Every Charter School
$0 Tuition

Frequently Asked Questions

Charter schools are public schools, free and open to all. In exchange for increased flexibility to customize their curriculum and teaching methods, charter schools must meet rigorous standards outlined in their charter and be accountable to these metrics by their authorizer to remain open. And, more importantly, charter schools are held accountable to the families and communities they serve.

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What sets them apart from other public schools.

Charter schools consistently out perform their zoned public school peers because of their ability to manage innovation and demand accountability.

Capabilities

A public school? Free and open to all.

Charter Schools
Yes.
District Schools
Only if you live in the school's zone.

Accountable to state and national standards?

Charter Schools
Yes.
District Schools
Yes.

Accountable to parents?

Charter Schools
Yes.
District Schools
No.

School can act autonomously in the interest of the students and community.

Charter Schools
Yes.
District Schools
No.

How is admission determined?

Charter Schools
First-come, first-serve until full; then double-blind lottery.
District Schools
Families must pay to live in the zone of the school of their choice.

School can be closed for poor performance?

Charter Schools
Closures are a rare but routine feature of holding schools accountable.
District Schools
No.

Tailored and focused academic programs? Such as STEM, College Prep, and Foreign Languages.

Charter Schools
Yes. Schools often feature proven academic models to fit the community needs.
District Schools
No. Usually what a state law or local school district mandates.

Offer Free-Reduced Lunch Programs and other forms of assistance?

Charter Schools
Yes.
District Schools
Yes.

Support students with disabilities and special needs?

Charter Schools
Yes.
District Schools
Yes.