Charters Changing Lives

We are committed to amplifying the voices of our member schools through a variety of services and programs.

Choosing Charters

Looking for a public charter school? Have other questions?

Become a Member

Support Arizona's public charter schools and students through one of our school or corporate memberships.

What's Happening at the Association

A benefit of Association membership is one of our signature events, Charters at the Capitol. Always a big day on our advocacy calendar, when hundreds of Arizona’s public charter school leaders, parents, and students come together to meet with their Legislators, showcase their schools, advocate on behalf of Arizona’s charter school movement, and discuss our policy agenda.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, February 27 2024 10AM – 2PM at Wesley Bolin Plaza

To learn more about the benefits of Association membership, please reach out to us at info@azcharters.org

SAVE THE DATE!

Our professional learning and networking calendar for Spring 2024 is underway. Association members only can register for Training Center events here. If you have questions about membership, Association events, sponsorship opportunities etc please reach out to us at info@azcharters.org

We look forward to learning with you!

Education Evaluator 2.0


School Search Tool

Welcome to  our Education Evaluator, a school search tool powered by the Arizona Charter Schools Association. This public school map provides an easy, transparent way to research and compare schools across the state. Users can view enrollment information, student achievement data and school specific information for all of Arizona’s public schools — district and charter.

Data Used to Evaluate Schools:

  • School Type: public charters and district schools. District schools are governed by a locally elected school board, while charters are governed by an independent board of directors. Charters are granted by state-approved charter school authorizers, such as the Az State Board for Charter Schools.

  • Enrollment information: based on the most recent October student counts reported to the Arizona Dept. of Education.

  • Grade Levels Served:  based on the most recent school year data as reported to the Arizona Department of Education.

  • A-F Letter Grades: The Arizona Department of Education issues letter grades for all public schools.Accountability results are based on the Arizona Department of Education’s Accountability System for the most recent year available

Advocacy Matters

The laws our elected officials create directly influence how schools operate on a daily basis, however, many of those decision makers aren’t familiar with the way Arizona’s individual public charter schools are succeeding at educating children and at transforming public education across the state. Advocacy events like Charters at the Capitol can help: 

  • Dispel myths about public charter schools and educate policymakers
  • Put a face to the name; when education issues are debated in Arizona, it helps legislators to know who their decisions affect
  • Ensures recognition of charter schools and the work they are doing to transform public
    education.

 

Join us in the Fight for Fair Funding!

In Arizona, around 560 public charter schools are thriving, serving over 232,000 students in communities all around the state. Add to this, a record-breaking increase in charter enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s clear that these innovative schools play a critical role in our public education system.  But because of an outdated school finance system, public charters received on a statewide average $1,308 less* in per-pupil-funding than their district counterparts in 2020.

To learn more about how this funding gap impacts your school, click here to check out our school comparison tool.

*2020 Annual Report of the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

Find a Vendor

We are proud to partner with local and national vendors to best support the purchasing needs of new and existing schools. Through exclusive pricing and vendor vetting, the Arizona MarketPlace is a tool designed to help schools find the very best deal. Schools can search, find, and review companies by using the search box here.

560* Charter Schools

In 2020, Arizona had approximately 560 public charter schools. These are public schools serving public students, Arizona’s charter schools are contracted with the state with the purpose of providing excellent academic options for all students and parents.

232,000+ Students

Arizona public charter students comprise almost 21% of K-12 student enrollment in our state.

 

Our Services

Resources for Prospective School Operators

Starting a charter school is a team effort that requires a great deal of forethought and hard work before doors open on day one.

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School Support

Every Arizona student should have access to a high quality public school. We are focused on creating and sharing resources designed to support leaders and teachers as they work to improve student achievement.

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Research and Data

We publish analyses of Arizona school quality, providing tools for researchers, and promoting research-based advocacy that improves student outcomes.

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Professional Learning and Networking

We offer a central professional learning and networking destination for Arizona’s public charter school professionals. Our signature events bring together the school leaders, teachers, policy makers, and partners that play a critical role in shaping the future of public education in our state. If you support public charter schools in Arizona, there is an event for you!

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Charter Marketplace

We partner with local and national vendors to best support the purchasing needs of new and existing schools. Through exclusive pricing and vendor vetting, the Arizona MarketPlace is a tool designed to help public charter schools find the very best deal.

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Find A School

This public school map provides an easy, transparent way to research and compare schools across Arizona. View enrollment information, student achievement data and school specific information for Arizona’s public district and charter schools.

Find A School

Our Impact

Changing Lives

Recognizing the efforts of our students, teachers, leaders, and community members who dedicate their lives to ensuring student success.

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Our Publications

Stay current with the latest reports, papers, and research published by the Arizona Charter Schools Association.

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