Number of Charter Schools in the USA
In the 2021/22 school year, there were 7,847 charter schools across the United States.
Overview of Charter Schools in the USA
Charter schools in the USA are publicly funded schools that operate independently from traditional public schools. They provide an alternative education option for parents and often offer innovative teaching methods and specialized programs.
- Approximately 7,465 charter schools exist in the USA.
- These schools serve 3.7 million students across over 8,000 campuses.
- Charter schools enrolled 7.4% of all public school students in 2021-22, up from 6.8% in 2019-20.
- The number of charter schools and enrollment has more than doubled and tripled, respectively, since 2005-06.
- Despite a general slowdown in growth since 2015-16, there were spikes in growth in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 school years.
Charter Schools USA
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is a for-profit education management organization in the United States, operating 87 schools across 7 states. They manage 61 charter schools in Florida, with approximately 70,000 students enrolled in their schools.
- CSUSA schools do not charge tuition and require students to wear uniforms.
- Parental involvement is encouraged, and teachers are compensated based on their performance.
- The curriculum includes music, art, sciences, and traditional classes.
Flexibility of Charter Schools
Charter schools have more flexibility and autonomy in their operations and educational approaches compared to traditional public schools. They are overseen by a charter school authorizer.