Did you know that in New Jersey…
- There are 50+ approved charter schools located throughout the state.
- The average enrollment in a charter school is 193 students.
- The average length of a school day in a charter school is slightly over 7 hours.
- All classroom teachers and professional support staff must hold appropriate New Jersey certification.
- Charter schools are granted a four-year initial charter by the Commissioner of Education that may be renewed for a five-year period.
- Charter schools routinely measure parent approval and student progress. They must respond with proven success to the New Jersey Department of Education, parents, policymakers, and their communities
Did you know that in the United States…
- The first charter school was founded in 1992.
- There are currently close to 3,000 charter schools that operate in 37
states and the District of Columbia.
- Nearly 75 % of charter schools offer either a concentration in college
prep courses, a back-to-basics curriculum, or a science/math focus.
- Charter schools are governed by a board of directors made up of parents, teachers, and community members elected by the school community.
- Charter schools are very cost efficient in educating students.