What is a Charter School?

• A public school funded with public money – No tuition
• Non-sectarian, non-religious, and may not discriminate in student admissions
• Operated by parents, educators, and/or community leaders
• Free to be a unique school designed to meet the needs of the students it intends to serve
• Provides special education services to student who meet the state’s eligibility requirements
• Operates under a contract with a sponsor
• Accountable for academic and non-academic outcomes
• The same transportation as local district schools can be provided
• The same graduation standards as other schools
• Commits to improving achievement as a condition of its charter

For more information on charter schools, please go to
www.mncharterschools.org