{"id":1708,"date":"2024-05-02T12:55:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T12:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/?p=1708"},"modified":"2026-07-30T20:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T20:33:09","slug":"what-is-a-public-charter-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/indiana\/our-stories\/what-is-a-public-charter-school\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a public charter school?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Public charter schools play a significant role in Indiana’s educational landscape, offering an alternative model of schooling that prioritizes innovation, choice, and accountability. But often there is some confusion surrounding this type of school. Are they free? Do they accept students with disabilities? Are they public? If you\u2019ve had any of the above questions, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public charter schools are tuition-free and open to all students. They operate independently of traditional school district policies and have the flexibility to innovate in how they serve students. This autonomy at the school leader level means public charter school leaders can make decisions that are in the best interests of their students and families.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This flexibility matches with rigorous accountability.\u202fPublic charter schools have high standards for advancing student achievement and remaining fiscally sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public charter school facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n