WA Charters is a nonprofit organization that advocates for policies and raises awareness to enable a growing sector of student-centered, antiracist public charter schools.
Chart Your Own Path
At Washington’s charter public schools, students map out their own journey and shape an education that reflects their passions. Here, students aren’t just following a curriculum—they’re charting bold new directions for what education can be.
Free. Public. Open to All.
Every child deserves a great public education. Washington’s charter public schools give families additional options that are free, open to all, and deliver proven results.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Traditional public schools are working for many, but not all students. Families need free, public options that fit unique needs and learning styles.
More Flexibility, Strong Accountability
Charter public schools have more flexibility than traditional public schools to be nimble, adaptive, and take creative approaches. In exchange, they must meet a high bar for demonstrating student success and school quality.
Identity-Affirming, Community-Rooted Public School Options
Washington’s charter public schools attract and serve higher rates of Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color, and are staffed by over double the number of BIPOC teachers as compared to traditional public schools statewide.
Explore Charter Public Schools in Washington!
There are a growing number of high-quality, community-rooted charter public school options across the state.
16
Charter Public Schools in WA State
4K+
Students Served
›2X
Employment of BIPOC Teachers
(compared to statewide)
Take Action
Join the movement to ensure that every student in Washington State gets a public education that puts them on the path to a successful future.
