Missouri State Profile of Charter Schools

Last updated: 01-08-2008

List of Charter Schools
For a list of schools, use the following link(s):
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Missouri Charter Schools Information Center

Overview

Year Law Passed	# of Charter Schools	# of Students Enrolled
1998	22	10,342

Statewide Support Organizations Missouri Charter Public School Association Missouri Charter Schools Information Center Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Legislative Summary Law:   Charter Schools Laws under "Charter Schools" Amendment(s):   not available Authorizers:   The Kansas City and St. Louis school boards, a community college or a public four-year college/university located in, adjacent to or providing services in the Kansas City and St. Louis school districts with an approved teacher education program that meets regional or national standards of accreditation. Length of charter:   5-10 years Caps on number of schools:   Yes. Charter schools can open only in the Kansas City and St. Louis school districts. Conversions can total up to 5 percent of operating public schools. Funding:   Charter schools receive their funding from the school district.