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SCHOOLS |
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Operating Schools |
108 |
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Total Enrollment |
16,809 A recent moratorium on virtual schools' enrollment has limited this option. |
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Resource |
The National Charter School Directory offers complete listings, including school address, program description, and website. |
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LAW |
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Grade |
C |
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Rank |
20th out of 40 laws |
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Resource |
CER's 2010 point-by-point profile of Oregon's charter law looks at approval process, operations, funding, and teacher and student provisions. |
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EQUITY |
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Funding |
Oregon's charter schools receive, on average, $5,200 per pupil, compared to $9,852 for conventional public schools. |
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Resource |
More information on equity issues at Charter School Funding: Following the Money. |
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ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY |
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Test Scores |
51 percent of charter schools performed better than the state average in both reading and science. Statistics from 2003 to 2007 show a significant increase in both reading and math achievement. |
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Closures |
As of February 2009, eight Oregon charters have been closed. Since only local school boards may approve charter schools in Oregon, objectivity in the charter school oversight and authorizing process is hampered. |
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Resource |
Accountability Report 2009: Charter Schools: In-depth information about charter achievement and accountability, including state-by-state analyses and closure listings. |
