Arizona Charter Schools

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

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.
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
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

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

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