| Metrics | # |
| Charter Law | |
| State Has Charter Law | Yes |
| Year of Charter School Law | 1994 |
| Charter Cap | |
| State-Imposed Cap on Charter Schools | No |
| Charter Funding | |
| State Provides Funding for Charter Schools | Yes |
| Description of Funding | Charter schools receive a per pupil allocation called “additional assistance.” These monies can be used for anything from teacher salaries to transportation to facility construction. The amount of “additional assistance” is currently $1,445 per pupil in kindergarten through grade eight and $1,684 per pupil in grades nine through twelve. |
| Active Authorizers | |
| Active Authorizers | 5 Local School Districts; State Education Agency; Independent Charter Board |
| Local School District | Yes |
| State Education Agency | Yes |
| Independent Charter Board | Yes |