Resources - New Jersey Charter Schools Association

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Public Charter School Fact Sheet

Charter schools are free, nonprofit public schools that are open to all students. They operate with more flexibility than traditional public schools in exchange for increased accountability including rigorous financial, academic and operational standards.

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Get Involved

Here are five ways you can get involved today to help support public charter school students in your community.

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Charter School Accountability

Charter schools are designed to put the needs of students first and are the most accountable public schools in the state of New Jersey.

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Charter School Funding and Facilities

Every child in New Jersey deserves to go to a school that is funded equitably so that all public school students are treated the same regardless of what school model (public charter or traditional district school) their families chose.

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Newark Fact Sheet

The strength of the public charter school sector in Newark has also improved outcomes across all public schools, district and charter. Over the past decade, Newark students closed the statewide achievement gap by 45%.

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Jersey City Fact Sheet

6,550 students attend one of Jersey City's 11 public charter schools. Jersey City public charter high schools are graduating 91% of students within 4 years compared to 80% in Jersey City district schools.

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Trenton Fact Sheet

4,000 students attend one of Trenton's eight public charter schools. Trenton public charter high schools are graduating 90% of students within 4 years compared to 61% in Trenton district schools.

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Plainfield Fact Sheet

2,969 students attend Plainfield's five public charter schools. Plainfield public charter high schools are graduating 93% of students within 4 years compared to 67% in Plainfield district schools.

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Paterson Fact Sheet

There are 6,800 students attending Paterson's seven public charter schools. An additional 4,270 are currently on charter school waitlists.

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Camden Fact Sheet

Camden public charter high schools are graduating 95% of students within 4 years compared to 65% in Camden district schools.

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CSP Budget Webinar 2024 (Fall)

If you weren't able to join us for the webinar on the CSP budget development process, you can find the slide deck here.

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CSP Intro Webinar 2024 (Round VI)

If you weren't able to join us for the informational webinar on the application process, you can view the presentation here.

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CSP Application Fall 2024 (Round VI)

Click here to access NJPCSA's CSP grant Round VI Request for Applications.

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CSP Intro Webinar 2024 (Round V)

If you weren't able to join us for the informational webinar on the application process, you can view the recording here.