Charter schools open doors for families.
More than 3.7 million students attend a charter school across the United States. Add your email below to learn more about how charter schools are changing public education in Wyoming.
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When given the choice, families choose charter schools.
Free. Public. Open to all.
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that accept all students and families who choose to enroll in them. In many cases, they are founded by people within the community who want to create options for families whose children may need something different.
22 of the top 100 public high schools in America are charter schools.
US News and World Report, 2022 Rankings
Charter schools are built around students
Because every charter school is founded for a different reason, they are all unique. Some charter schools have science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum or an agricultural focus, others use a Montessori learning model or a college-prep focus, and some are dual credit—offering college credit while in high school, and still others provide career training.

Charter school students receive up to of 28 extra days of reading and 40 days of math compared to other public schools.
Charter schools can educate anyone
Charter schools can serve children in any grade, from Pre-K to 12th, and some offer other programs like GED courses or classes for adults who didn’t have the opportunity to graduate high school earlier.

Charter schools have operated for over 30 years and in 46 states including the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
More Schools, More Options
Charter schools are working in Wyoming.
The story of Wyoming's charter schools is just beginning. Hear from students, parents, teachers, school leaders, and lawmakers about why Wyoming needs more charter schools.
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Can charter schools work outside of cities?
Charter schools work in communities everywhere.
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.