The Texas Public Charter Schools Association advances student achievement by advocating & strengthening diverse, high-quality charter schools.

HOW DO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS STACK UP IN TEXAS? Charter schools send 58 percent of student to college versus 54 percent at ISD schools. On average, Texas public charter school students gain an additional 17 days of learning in reading annually as compared to their traditional school district peers. In 2018 African American charter school students

What are public charter schools? Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that are open to all students. The State of Texas grants charter schools the flexibility and freedom to meet students’ individual needs— and in exchange, holds them to higher standards of academic and financial accountability than traditional school districts ...

Charter schools are public, tuition-free schools that are open to all students. One way public charter schools differ from traditional schools is that they have greater flexibility to nurture students’ interests and put their unique needs first.

The Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA) is committed to making sure every child in Texas has access to a high-quality public school that will set them on the path to success.

Texas public charter schools provide tuition-free public school options to students and families. That’s why they’re often called “open-enrollment” charter schools—because they are open to all students. Texas public charter schools cost taxpayers less than traditional ISDs.

A Quick Look At Understanding the Governing Boards of Texas Public Charter Schools

TPCSA is committed to making sure every child in Texas has access to a high-quality public school that will set them on the path to future success. We tell the charter story and fight for fair policy and a political climate that allows charters to flourish.

Aug 9, 2017 · Charter schools and school districts alike provide many opportunities for students to participate in prekindergarten, extracurricular activities, field trips, and after school programs.

The most important points to know about funding for public charter schools are: z Charter schools do not receive more taxpayer funding than ISDs. Overall, charters receive $676 less per student than ISDs, according to TEA. z Charter schools receive no local revenue, which accounts for more than half of ISD budgets. Unlike ISDs, 100% of charter ...