Charter Schools: A Reform Option for Struggling Districts

National Overview

• 40 states and the District of Columbia have charter school legislation.
• There are approximately 3,000 charter schools open around the United States today serving over 750,000 students – and nearly two-thirds of these schools have waiting lists.
• Charter schools are serving a higher percentage of students receiving free- or reduced-price lunch, African-Americans and Hispanics.

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