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Competition from charter schools has been shown to increase composite test scores in traditional district schools.

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Ohio State Profile
Last updated: 01-08-2008  (Send a comment about this page.)

Year Law Passed # of Charter Schools # of Students Enrolled
1997 315 76,967

Statewide Support Organizations
Buckeye Institute
 Ohio Alliance for Public Charter Schools (OAPCS)
 Ohio Department of Education
News
Successful Public Charters in Cleveland Seek Collaboration with District 4/9/09
Ohio Officials Considering More Oversight of Public Charter Schools 12/21/08
Report Finds Public Charter Schools in Ohio's Largest Urban Districts Provide Positive Financial Impact 11/16/08
Exodus to Public Charter Schools Continues in Columbus, Ohio 11/15/08
Dayton Ranks Third in Public Charter School Enrollment 11/3/08

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Resources
2006-2007 Community School Annual Governor's Report
2007 Thomas B. Fordham Foundation Sponsorship Accountability Report
A Tough Nut to Crack: Charter Schooling in the Buckeye State
Charter School Board Governance 101
Community Schools in Ohio: First Year Implementation Report

Legislative Summary
Law:   Ohio Legislation for Charter Schools (referred to as 'Community Schools' in Ohio)

Amendment(s):   See Ohio House Bill 364

Authorizers:   Major sponsors include the State Board of Education, the Lucas County Educational Service Center, and the Ohio Council of Community Schools.

Length of charter:   5 years

Caps on number of schools:   Through July 1, 2005, there is a cap of 225 schools. After that time, the cap expires and an unlimited number of schools may open.

Funding:   A community school is funded:
  • by the state through per-pupil foundation payments;
  • by additional funds from grants, government and private services;
  • by state start-up grants for developers with preliminary agreements;
  • by the Public Charter Schools Grant Program through the US Department of Education.


Special Education in Charter Schools by State.