Charter Schools

Charter schools are public schools that are authorized by the state, local district, or some other charter-granting organization. Originally intended to serve as incubators of innovation, charter schools have grown and now serve about 7 percent of all K-12 students in the United States. This page provides an overview of research, reports, and policy analysis related to charter schools. Users will find evidence‑based evaluations of charter school accessibility, performance, regulatory environments, and recent policy debates, including links to reports such as analyses of charter school access and accountability.
Reports
Lee, M. H. (2024). Road to nowhere: NACSA’s Road to “Better” Accessibility did not lead to better charter school access. Phoenix, AZ: .
