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Charter schools are public schools that are responsive to students’ needs
and are held accountable for improved student achievement. Charter
Schools… •
Are open to the public • Are tuition-free • Participate in state tests •
Employ credentialed teachers • Do not discriminate Charter School Momentum There are currently 750 charter schools serving 276,000
charter school students in California. Over the past 10 years, California
charter schools have consistently grown by an average of 50 schools a year. Charter
schools serve a mix of students similar to those in California’s traditional public schools. Charter School Achievements Research shows charter schools do a better job
increasing student achievement than traditional public schools. A recent analysis found that 12 of the 15 top
performing public schools in California serving children in poverty are charter schools. Over 506 charter schools in California are committed
to standards and accountability through the Certified Charter Schools Program. Charter
school parents cited challenging curriculum and individualized student attention as key reasons for their high level of satisfaction
according to a 2007 University of Southern California (USC) field study. Information
provided by the California Charter Schools Association. For more information about California's charter schools, please visit
http://www.myschool.org/
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