Protect our Public Charter Schools

Standing up for Arizona's Public Charter Schools

Become a Charter Champion

The Association is committed to improving the political and regulatory landscape for charter students, families and operators at the local, state, and federal levels. We are proud to be the voice of Arizona’s public charter school sector and will continue to fight so that charter schools have the funding, freedom, and flexibility to accomplish our shared mission and grow to serve Arizona’s kids and communities.

We work to promote a pro-charter school climate and adopt positions to influence public policy through communications with elected officials. Widely considered one of the most effective voices at the Arizona State Capitol, the Association monitors and informs state policies to ensure they are clear and equitable for every one of Arizona’s charter schools

Whether you are a parent, school leader, business partner, or any other community member supporting Arizona’s charter schools, we hope you can become involved!  Be sure to check in and connect with us online on your favorite social media sites You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Don’t forget the hashtags #AzChartersWork #AzChartersChangingLives

Charters are Transforming Public Education in Arizona

For thousands of parents and students in Arizona, public charter schools are the preferred choice in education.

In the 2021 school year, over 232,000 students attended more than 560 Arizona charter schools – that’s a record! Over the past 10 years, Arizona charter schools have added about 10,000 students each year. About 28 percent of Arizona’s public schools are charters. Our charters are also serving a diverse student population, reflecting Arizona’s evolving demographics. In fact, the charter school sector currently serves higher percentages of African-American, Asian, and multiracial students than districts

Arizona charter schools have also raised the bar academically. From 2015 to 2021, charter schools had higher State test score passing rates than the state average. Nearly every racial and ethnic subgroup of students in every grade level posted higher pass rates in charter schools than their district peers. Click below to learn more: 

Charters Changing Lives

With negative headlines splashed across news outlets, the hard work of our K-12 teachers and leaders is sometimes overshadowed and forgotten. We want to change that. Our Charters Changing Lives campaign is a way to share the stories that are often overlooked: to recognize the efforts of our students, teachers, leaders and community members who dedicate their lives to ensuring student success. With 556 public charter schools serving over 213,000 students, charters play an integral role in shaping the lives of Arizona’s youth. We plan to share how Arizona’s charter schools are changing lives every day.

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