SCHOOLS

Operating Schools

283

The state law's overall cap limits the creation of new schools.

Total Enrollment

99,660

Resource

The National Charter School Directory offers complete listings, including school address, program description, and website.

LAW

Grade

B

Rank

6th out of 40 laws

Resource

CER's 2010 point-by-point profile of Michigan's charter law looks at approval process, operations, funding, and teacher and student provisions.

EQUITY

Funding

Charters are funded similarly to conventional public schools, except regarding facilities. Michigan's charter schools receive, on average, $9,021 per pupil, compared to the $9,685 that conventional district public schools receive.

Resource

More information on equity issues at Charter School Funding: Following the Money.

ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Test Scores

In the 2006-07 school year, 72 percent of Michigan's charter schools made federal targets (AYP), compared with 69 percent of conventional schools in the same host districts.

Closures

As of February 2009, 27 Michigan charters have been closed. More than one-third suffered financial difficulties due to low enrollment. Another third were closed for operational deficiencies and the remainder for academic failure.

Resource

Accountability Report 2009: Charter Schools: In-depth information about charter achievement and accountability, including state-by-state analyses and closure listings.