Charter School Funding: Inequity in the City

Authors

Patrick J. Wolf, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Larry D. Maloney, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Jay F. May, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Corey A. DeAngelis, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

5-9-2017

Keywords

Public charter schools, funding inequities, revenue disparities, metropolitan areas, school reports

Abstract

Public charter schools are a growing part of K-12 education. Charter schools are public schools that are granted operational autonomy by their authorizing agency in return for a commitment to achieve specific performance goals. Like traditional public schools, charter schools are free to students and overseen by the state. Unlike traditional public schools, however, most charters are open to all students who wish to apply, regardless of where they live. If a charter school is over-subscribed, usually random lotteries determine which students will be admitted. Most charter schools are independent of the traditional public school district in which they operate.

Citation

Wolf, P. J., Maloney, L. D., May, J. F., & DeAngelis, C. A. (2017). Charter School Funding: Inequity in the City. School Choice Demonstration Project. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/scdp/4