LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
What we're fighting for in Olympia
Every student deserves a public education that puts them on a path to success, but one size doesn’t fit all, and many students do not have access to opportunities they deserve.
Washington’s charter public schools provide additional free, innovative, student-centered, and community-rooted options. Together with our school, family, and community partners, WA Charters Action is working to create a more equitable public education system.
15
Charter Public Schools in WA State
4K+
Students Served
›2X
Employment of BIPOC Teachers
(compared to statewide)
›5X
Enrollment of Black Students
(compared to statewide)
Funding Equity
The average student at a Washington state charter public school receives 25% less in ongoing funding than a student at a traditional public school. This funding gap means there are fewer resources for students who need that funding most. This inequity persists because charter public schools are not entitled to local property tax levies, creating a funding gap from $1,500 to $3,000 per student, and do not receive dedicated facilities funding.