SCHOOLS

Operating Schools

223

Total Enrollment

37,432

Resource

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

LAW

Grade

C

Rank

16th out of 40 laws

Resource

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

EQUITY

Funding

Wisconsin's charter schools receive, on average, $7,750 per pupil, compared to $11,837 for conventional public schools.

Resource

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

ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Test Scores

Data from both public and private sources is limited, but a 2007 analysis on ten University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM) authorized charter schools illustrates academic growth in the state's largest urban area.

Closures

As of February 2009, 37 Wisconsin charters have been closed, due largely to under-funding.

Resource

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