SCHOOLS

Operating Schools

76

Total Enrollment

30,183

Resource

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

LAW

Grade

B

Rank

4th out of 40 laws

Resource

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

EQUITY

Funding

Utah's charter schools receive, on average, $5,690 per pupil, compared to $8,246 for conventional public schools.

Resource

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

ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Test Scores

Utah charters demonstrate remarkable achievement and an ability to integrate students of diverse backgrounds in the classroom.

In language arts, math and science, charter school students achieved equal or higher levels of proficiency compared to their peers at conventional schools. Ninety-five percent of charter schools made AYP, in comparison with 80 percent of conventional public schools.

Closures

Charter school closures are evidence of accountability in action. As of February 2009, only one Utah charter has been closed, as a result of management deficiencies.

Resource

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