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Arizona Charter Schools

555 Charter Schools
214,243 Students in Charter Schools
1994 Year Legislation Passed

Source: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

State Resources

Academic Performance Framework and Guidelines ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017 In October 2012, the Board adopted its Academic Performance Framework and Guidance (“academic framework”). The purpose of the academic framework is to communicate the Board’s… Read more
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Guide to the Charter Renewal Process ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017 This document provides guidance for charter holders that are eligible to submit a Renewal Application to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (“Board”), pursuant to A.R.S… Read more
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Arizona Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Opening and Expanding
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Financial Performance Framework and Guidelines ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017 In August 2012, the Board adopted its Financial Performance Framework and Guidance (“financial framework”), which represents one component of the Board’s performance framework.… Read more
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Operational Performance Framework and Guidelines ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017 In October 2014, the Board adopted its Operational Performance Framework and Guidance (“operational framework”). The purpose of the operational framework is to communicate the… Read more
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How to Start a Charter School in Arizona ToolkitsArizona Charter Schools Association18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Arizona, click "view resource" above.
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20 Years of Charters ReportsArizona Charter Schools Association 01 Jan, 2014 Charter schools are public schools that are innovative while still being held accountable for improved student achievement. Today, 1 out of every 3 public school is a charter in… Read more
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Oh, the Places They’ll Go! ReportsThe Center for Student Achievement, Arizona Charter Schools Association08 Apr, 2013 This report takes available data about student enrollment and school performance and summarizes what we know about public school choice in Arizona and some of the potential policy… Read more
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Inside Charter Schools: Unlocking Doors to Student Success ReportsBetheny Gross, Center on Reinventing Public Education,14 Feb, 2011 This February 2011 report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) at the University of Washington Bothell in Seattle finds that charter schools are using autonomy… Read more
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Arizona Charter Schools Association: Start a School Arizona Charter Schools Association01 Jan, 2011 The website for the Arizona Charter Schools Association provides guidance to those interested in starting a charter school in the Grand Canyon state. The Start a Charter School… Read more
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Key Contacts

State Education Agency

Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Phoenix, AZ

(602) 364-3080 | email | website 

Charter Support Organization(s)

Arizona Charter Schools Association
Phoenix, AZ

(602) 344-0644 | email | website

Opening/Expanding a Charter School (click here)

CSP Grants

Arizona has an active CSP SE grant. For more information on SE grantees, click here. 

Charter school developers are not eligible to apply for Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools ("Developer" grants) in states with an active SE grant. For complete eligibility information for Developer grants, see the NIA and clarifying correction.

U.S. Department of Education

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