Nevada State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 01-08-2008

List of Charter Schools
For a list of schools, use the following link(s):
Nevada Department of Education

Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
1997	17	5,850

Statewide Support Organizations Nevada Department of Education The Center for Charter School Development Legislative Summary Law:   Nevada charter school legislation can be found on the legislature's website (http://www.leg.state.nv.us), statutes NRS 386.500-386.610. Amendment(s):   Amended in 2003. Authorizers:   The State Board or the board of trustees of a school district. Length of charter:   6 years Caps on number of schools:   There is a cap on the number of "non at-risk" charter schools that may be formed: 21 throughout the state, with some geographic restrictions. Unlimited number for charter schools serving at-risk students. Funding:   Charter schools receive the same per-pupil funding that local districts receive.