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

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

Overview
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
Charter Supporters Frustrated by "Double Standards" in Ohio 2/28/10
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

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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.