Washington Charter Schools

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Number of Charter Schools

Students in Charter Schools

3,614

Year Legislation Passed

2016

Source Organization

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

State Resources

Washington State Board of Education Annual Report on Charter Schools: 2016-17

Reports 01 Dec, 2017

This annual report by the Washington State Board of Education provides an overview of charter school performance in the state, along with key policy recommendations.

Washington Performance Management Charter School Family and Community Educators

2017 Washington State Charter School Commission Authorizer Report

Reports 01 Nov, 2017

This annual report by the Washington State Board of Education provides an overview and assessment of one of the authorizers in the state, the Washington State Charter School… Read More

Washington Policy Authorizing Charter School Family and Community Policy Maker State Education Agency

2017 Spokane Authorizer Report

Reports 01 Oct, 2017

This annual report by the Washington State Board of Education provides an overview and assessment of one of the authorizers in the state, Spokane Public Schools.

Washington Authorizing Charter School Family and Community Policy Maker State Education Agency

Washington Charter Public Schools Fact Sheet

Reports 01 Jun, 2017

Today, there are nearly 3 million students nationwide attending charter public schools. By 2020, that number is expected to reach over four million students. To learn more about… Read More

Washington Policy Charter School Family and Community Educators

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Key Contacts

State Education Agency

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Olympia, WA 98504

(360) 725-6000 | email | website

Charter Support Organization(s)

Washington State Charter Schools Association
Seattle, WA

(206) 424-2780 | email | website

Opening/Expanding a Charter School (click here)

CSP Grants

Washington 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.