Free. Public. Open to all.
Charter schools are offering new options in public education.
What is a public charter school?
Charter schools are public schools, free and open to all. A charter school is publicly funded like all other public schools and employs Wyoming certified teachers and staff. In exchange for freedom from constraints placed on other public schools, charters are bound to the terms of a contract, or "charter," that lays out a school's mission, academic goals, fiscal guidelines, and accountability requirements. An "authorizer" oversees their charter but does not manage the operations of the school. Charter schools are not bound to school zones, so families are free to choose to send their children to a charter school no matter where they reside.
Know Your Facts
Charter Schools Are Public Schools
They enjoy the same flexibility but are not private schools.
Charter Schools Are Always Free
They are PUBLIC schools. There is never a tuition to attend.
Charter Schools Are Held Accountable
An authorizer oversees the terms of their charter.
Charter schools are already working in Wyoming.
Charter schools are innovative and adaptive schools designed to meet the needs of their communities. Though much attention is placed on charter schools in urban settings, they aren't the only places where public charter schools can offer students a high-quality education. Take a look at how rural charter schools are effectively meeting the needs of the students in their communities.
Video Lesson
The Story of Wyoming Charter Schools
Hear from parents and administrators about how charter schools have taken hold in Wyoming.
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.
Accountable to state and national standards?
Accountable to parents?
School can act autonomously in the interest of the students and community.
How is admission to determined?
School can be closed for poor performance?
Tailored and focused academic programs? Such as STEM, College Prep, and Foreign Languages.
Offer Free-Reduced Lunch Programs and other forms of assistance?
Support students with disabilities and special needs?
22 of the Top 100 Public High Schools In America Are Charter Schools.
US News & World Report, 2022 Rankings
When given the choice, families choose charter schools.
Charter schools consistently out perform their zoned public school peers because of their ability to manage innovation and demand accountability.
support expanding the number of slots in existing charter schools in their area.
- 81%
of parents agree that charter schools should be available to families who would choose them.
- 84%
Parent's Perspective
“I believe that going to a charter school there is more transparency and accountability compared to the large schools. I believe that parents now have a say in our kids' education. I believe that my kids will thrive here, be challenged and become the best they can be.”
Charter school students receive up to 28 extra days of reading and 40 days of math compared to other public schools.
CREDO Educational Study
