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.

Open Book

Real stories from teachers, students, and parents in charter public schools.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

17

Charter Public Schools in WA State

5K+

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.