North Carolina State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 01-08-2008

List of Charter Schools
For a list of schools, use the following link(s):
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
1996	93	27,364

Statewide Support Organizations League of Charter Schools North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Legislative Summary Law:   North Carolina Charter Schools Act Amendment(s):   Amendments ratified on August 13, 1997 and October 28, 1998. Authorizers:   Local school boards, the University of North Carolina or the state board of education. Charter schools approved by local school boards and the University of North Carolina must also be approved by the state board of education. Length of charter:   5 years Caps on number of schools:   No more than 100 charter schools statewide, with a maximum of five per school district per year. Funding:   Financial Guide for Charter Schools