Ohio Charter Schools

Old tid

246

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Number of Charter Schools

318

Students in Charter Schools

119,100

Year Legislation Passed

1997

Source Organization

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

State Resources

Ohio School Boards Association Guide to Charter or Community Schools

Toolkits 13 Sep, 2018

The Guide to Charter or Community Schools publication from Ohio School Boards provides an informative snapshot of charter or community schools in Ohio. It provides… Read More

Ohio Opening and Expanding Policy Charter School Laws Authorizing Charter School Management Organizations Policy Maker State Education Agency

Interdistrict Open Enrollment in Ohio: Participation and Student Outcomes

Reports 06 Jun, 2017

The Interdistrict Open Enrollment in Ohio: Participation and Student Outcomes publication from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute is a first of its kind analysis conducted by Ohio… Read More

Ohio Policy Charter School Laws Increasing Achievement Recruitment and Retention Charter School Management Organizations Educators Policy Maker State Education Agency

A Formula That Works: Five ways to Strengthen School Funding in Ohio

Toolkits 09 Mar, 2017

This research report by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and Bellwether Education Partners explores Ohio's education funding policies and includes several recommendations for… Read More

Ohio Funding Charter School Management Organizations Policy Maker State Education Agency

An Analysis of the Charter School Facility Landscape in Ohio

Reports 27 Jan, 2017

The National Charter School Resource Center (“Resource Center”), the Colorado League of Charter Schools (“League”), the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (Alliance) and… Read More

Ohio Facilities

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Key Contacts

State Education Agency

Ohio Department of Education
Office of Community Schools
Columbus, OH

(614) 466-7058 | email | website

Charter Support Organization(s)

Ohio Council of Community Schools
3131 Executive Parkway Suite 306
Toledo, OH 43606

(419) 720-5200 | email | website

Thomas B. Fordham Institute

1016 16th St NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036

(202) 223-5452 | email | website

15 W 4th Street - Suite 430
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 227-3368 | email

100 E. Broad Street
Suite 2430
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 223-1580 | email

Opening/Expanding a Charter School (click here)

CSP Grants

Ohio does not have an active State Entity (SE) grant. For more information on SE grantees, click here.

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