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SURVEY OF CHARTER SCHOOLS 1998-1999

Charter Schools' Successes: Selected Responses

Alaska

Academy Charter School, Palmer, AK: All students are interviewed and individually assessed with Woodcock Johnson Test B, Dr. Roland Good's Debels test for literacy assessment and interventions. All students have shown remarkable progress and growth.
Ketchikan Charter School, Ketchikan, AK: Sequential, specific curriculum. Increased academic expectations.
New Beginnings Charter School, Fairbanks, AK: Created a family atmosphere and a safe place for kids with multiple problems.

Arizona

Academy of Excellence, Phoenix, AZ: Better transportation; opened on time; received reading award; volunteers; good staff attendance; received Christmas sponsor; received police support; impact of better discipline.
Academy with Community Partners, Mesa, AZ: 30 out of 37 graduates had GPA 3.0 or higher. Opening first Nevada charter school.
Alternative Computerized Education (ACE) Charter High School, Tucson, AZ: Increase (Pre/Post Test) in basic skills; attendance has improved; accredited by North Central Association.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine, Phoenix, AZ: Students maintain a GPA equivalent with regular students enrolled in a community college program.
Arizona Career Academy - Casa Grande, Mesa, AZ: Accredited by North Central Association.
Arizona Montessori Charter School - Prescott Valley, Prescott Valley, AZ: Newspaper articles in Montessori Reporter.
Arizona School for the Arts, Phoenix, AZ: Superior academics and arts performance.
ATOP Academy - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: Children are excited about learning how to learn and achieving academically.
ATOP Academy - Tempe, Tempe, AZ: School has succeeded on limited resources.
Az-Tec High School, Yuma, AZ: Continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
Bennett Academy, The, Phoenix, AZ: All year have increased most enrollees by more than one year on SAT's; 10 percent of school goes on to advanced top-of-the-line schools, 40 percent advanced placement in math and 30 percent advanced placement in literature/English 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Have successfully applied approach to all spectra of socio economic kids and are still teaching high school kids for success. So far most all have been extremely successful. PS: We have won one national award for video so far!
Career Pathways, Glendale, AZ: Computer lab, live radio station, year book publication, great school spirit.
Challenge Charter School, Glendale, AZ: Large increase in student performance (pre and post STANFORD-9 testing). National recognition of staff by Core Knowledge Foundation.
Children's Academy of Arizona - Tucson, Tucson, AZ: Maintaining expected enrollment, continued improvements in programs and facilities, staff development, public awareness.
Crittenton Youth Academy, Phoenix, AZ: 2.4 year gains in math and 2.0 year gains in reading per year.
Destiny School, Globe, AZ: Greater academic success than local public school district.
Dragonfleye Charter School, Phoenix, AZ: Avoided bankruptcy, were found in compliance at all hearings, paid off the thief's $300,000 debt, and stayed in operation for four years. We have a high success rate with children who are unsuccessful everywhere else.
Educational Opportunity Center, Yuma, AZ: Graduated 87 students to date. This year we implemented an earned-privilege system which has retained serious students and allowed teachers to spend more time teaching and less time disciplining.
EduPreneurship Student Center (ESC) Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: First year is nearly over and we have happy parents, students and teachers.
EduPreneurship Student Center (ESC) Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ: We have proven that a small school can be academically and financially successful.
Edu-Prize, Gilbert, AZ: Created and are using on-line sub-skill measurement system that is correlated to state standards. We have an extensive waiting list and plan to grow by 60-80 students per year. Parent community is responsive.
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, Flagstaff, AZ: Above local, state, and national norms on Stanford 9; Accredited by the North Central Association; school receiving national limelight/honors; academic scholarships awarded, A.I.A. competition, student awards/recognition in arts.
Fountain Hills Charter School, Fountain Hills, AZ: $1.8 million in funding.
Intelli-School - Metro Center, Phoenix, AZ: 80 percent of students are prior drop-outs. We maintain a 68 percent graduation rate and more than 60 percent go on to a junior college or university.
Kachina Country Day School #1, Paradise Valley, AZ: We develop successful, motivated students and families, using an essential skills based curriculum correlated to the state adopted standards.
Kachina Country Day School #2 (Kachina School for Arts & Sciences), Scottsdale, AZ: With classes limited to 20 students, neuro learning clinics, tutoring during quarterly three-week intense sessions, we are able to improve academic performance. Curriculum is college prep and based on state adopted standards.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Tucson, Tucson, AZ: Have created a wonderful community of parents, students, teachers, administrators working together for the children and community. Public response by parents has been enthusiastic.
Kingman Academy of Learning - Intermediate School, Kingman, AZ: Safe, personal atmosphere, parents involved.
Kingman Academy of Learning - Middle School, Kingman, AZ: We have successfully maintained high enrollment figures.
Kingman Academy of Learning - Primary School, Kingman, AZ: School has made huge academic growth with many of its students; special needs students have grown academically, well beyond expectations.
Liberty High School, Globe, AZ: Graduation rate remarkable for typical student enrolled.
Mingus Mountain Academy, Prescott Valley, AZ: Correlation between credits attempted and credits realized is +.91. 90.1 percent success rate on GED. Average resident earns 3.2 high school credits per semester.
Montessori Charter School of Flagstaff - Westside, Flagstaff, AZ: All children at grade level or significantly above.
Mountain School, Flagstaff, AZ: Happy students, parents, and teachers.
New School for the Arts, Scottsdale, AZ: Positive reputation, four years of high school graduates.
New West Charter School, Tucson, AZ: Higher behavior and academic standards.
Northern Arizona Academy for Career Development - Show Low, Show Low, AZ: NAA received accreditation in 1997 from North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. We have graduated over 400 students since our inception in 1995.
Northland Preparatory Academy, Flagstaff, AZ: We're offering a challenging college preparatory curriculum in a small school which allows individual attention for each student. This is a huge success!
Payson Center for Success, Payson, AZ: Received North Central Association accreditation, tripled graduation rate from 1st year, stabilized population turn-over.
Pine Forest School, Flagstaff, AZ: Successes include: achieving a mission and vision statement together; development of policies; forging a dynamic faculty and college of teachers. Success is due to parent participation. It's the foundation stone of our school/community growth.
PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center, Sierra Vista, AZ: Diplomas earned by many who would otherwise be permanent dropouts.
PPEP TEC High School, Tucson, AZ: Has grown from 210 students in 1995 to 1100 students in 1998-99. 487 students have received a high school diploma.
Skyview School, Prescott, AZ: Students who leave after 8th grade are doing well; demand is high for this type of school; parents are involved; receive local college support.
Tempe Preparatory Academy, Tempe, AZ: Second in the state in 1998 on Stanford 9 scores.
Tolchll Kooh Charter School, Winslow, AZ: Major facility construction.
Triumphant Learning Center, Safford, AZ: Children and parents are happy, test scores are rising.
Vail Charter High School, Vail, AZ: This school has had several students win contests and scholarships. In addition, the school has received positive press.
Villa Montessori - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ: Top ten Stanford 9 scores.

California

American Indian Public Charter School, Oakland, CA: Grants, use of technology, computer in each class, improved grades.
Challenge Charter High School, Oroville, CA: Kids love the program; meets the needs of great number of kids in this area.
Children's Community Charter School, Paradise, CA: Highest Stanford 9 score in county.
Constellation Community Charter Middle School, Long Beach, CA: Test score increases, reduced class size, field trips.
Elise P. Buckingham Charter School, Vacaville, CA: Student achievement and choice options.
Escondido Charter High School, Escondido, CA: Improved reading/writing skills, parental involvement, increased student expectations.
Excelsior Education Center, Victorville, CA: Ability to generated funds to build and move to a new location.
Horizon Instructional Systems, Lincoln, CA: CTBS-standardized test above national norms.
Keyes to Learning Charter School, Keyes, CA: Growth, parent satisfaction, great reading scores, excited staff, great community support.
Kingsburg Community Charter Extension, Kingsburg, CA: The children are growing and we give a yearly standardized test to verify growth and identify academic gaps. The families (parents) have taken ownership of their children's education. The parents are finding out how difficult and time consuming it is to give the best education possible. They are determined to know how each child is performing. We see results!
Learning Community Charter School, Oroville, CA: High attendance rate, many community partnerships to enhance program.
Mid Valley Alternative Charter School, Hanford, CA: We have helped keep many students in school.
Montague Charter Academy, Pacoima, CA: Improved attendance. Few office referrals. State recognized community outreach program and arts program.
Moreno Valley Community Learning Center, Moreno Valley, CA: Students graduate.
Mountain Home School Charter, Oakhurst, CA: We have grown this year from 85 to 128 students, with inquiries continuing, and we have added new teachers and curriculum material to meet our growth.
New Village Public Charter School, Oakland, CA: Parent involvement.
Options for Youth - Long Beach, Inc., Pasadena, CA: 39 percent graduate or return to the regular schools, 43 percent remain in the program, 59 percent work.
San Jacinto Valley Academy, San Jacinto, CA: This being our first year of operation, we are pleased to exist and offer a program comparable to a typical public school.
Sojourn Middle School, Santa Cruz, CA: A safe and caring environment has been provided for those students who need a small school environment. More personal help has been provided to students who struggle academically.
Temescal Canyon Road High School, Pacific Palisades, CA: Increased graduation rate; lower turn over rate; new curriculum.
The Academy for Academic Excellence, Apple Valley, CA: Higher test scores than county or districts; true collegial education with parents.
The Feaster-Edison Charter School, Chula Vista, CA: We provide the children with an excellent, world-class education. Student achievement is rising and we expect to see further growth.
The Heritage School, Phelan, CA: Highest elementary and middle school standardized test scores in the district; and some of the highest test scores in the largest country in California.
Vivian Banks Charter School, Pala, CA: 99.95 percent average attendance; increased parent involvement.
Watts Learning Center, Los Angeles, CA: Higher test scores; parental involvement; excitement for learning.
Westside Charter School, Rio Linda, CA: Our CAT-5 scores are 20 percent higher than traditional junior high.
Yucca Mesa Charter School, 29 Palms, CA: We have extended the school day and offer a multitude of before and after classes. We have fully implemented class size reduction. We have brought in additional revenue through a number of innovative programs.

Colorado

Academy of Charter Schools, Denver, CO: Students are gaining more than one grade level for each of their first three years at ACS.
Alpine Charter School, Dillon, CO: Purchasing a building; survived financial crisis.
Aspen Community School (Woody Creek and Carbondale locations), Woody Creek, CO: Maintaining integrity.
Battle Rock Charter School, Cortez, CO: Successful implementation of multi-age instruction for K-6. High achievement on state assessment program.
Cherry Creek Academy, Englewood, CO: On CO State Assessment: 80 percent of 4th grade proficient or advanced in reading; on Cherry Creek School District proficiencies: 80+ percent on reading and math grades.
CIVA Charter School, Colorado Springs, CO: CIVA has helped many students who have not been successful previously to find academic and social success.
Crestone Charter School, Crestone, CO: We are up to 50 students with a high school program. We have stopped the attrition. Parents are happy. Staff is staying and strong.
Crown Pointe Academy of Westminster, Westminster, CO: High academic achievement, safe/secure environment, parental involvement, keeping students free from drugs and sexual promiscuity.
Elbert County Charter School, Elizabeth, CO: Standardized test scores higher than district/state average.
Jefferson Academy, Broomfield, CO: Increased from 23rd to 3rd in the district on standardized test scores.
Lake George-Guffey Charter School, Lake George, CO: The rural charter schools network in Colorado has received $600,000 in foundation grants.
Littleton Charter Academy, Littleton, CO: Impressive gains in ITBS scores; extremely high continued enrollment of students each year; waiting list of 950.
Pinnacle Learning Center, Thornton, CO: Teaching and learning is being achieved.
Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences, Pueblo, CO: Many.
Swallows Charter Academy, Pueblo West, CO: Recognized as "Commissioner's Challenger School" from the CDE.

Connecticut

Interdistrict School for Arts and Communications, New London, CT: Attracted students from 11 of 12 districts, racial integration and balance, "creating original opera."
Side by Side Community School, South Norwalk, CT: Long waiting lists, minimal student turnover, public recognition in media, integrated school community really happening.
Sport Sciences Academy, Hartford, CT: High level of student engagement, high level of parent support, less than 10 percent drop out rate.
The Bridge Academy, Bridgeport, CT: 90 percent attendance, college placement on the rise.
Village Academy, New Haven, CT: We've been diligent in our performance assessments of both students and staff, and have made great progress in student achievement because of that assessment.

Florida

Chance Charter School Project, Alachua, FL: Non-verbal autistic child now beginning to speak. Child who missed 67 days last year-missed only 2 days this year.
Empowering Young Minds Academy, Jacksonville, FL: Graduated 18; improved test scores in one year by 3 percent in math and reading.
Passport School, Orlando, FL: Parents tell us that their children are, for the first time, happy to come to school and feel they are learning a lot.
Rays of Hope Charter School, Sanford, FL: Growth.
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Sarasota, FL: Moving into a state-of-art building.
The Renaissance Progressive School, Inc., Lakeland, FL: Successes include: academically achieving students who love coming to school and did not before; development of methods of measurement; successful independent compliance audit.

Georgia

Cartersville Primary School, Cartersville, GA: GA Pay for Performance School 1997, GA School of Excellence 1996-97, National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 1996-97.

Illinois

Chicago International Charter School, Chicago, IL: We are the #1 charter school in Illinois!

Kansas

Greenlawn Charter School, Columbus, KS: Scoring well on national normed tests, state assessments, local criterion referenced assessments.
Learning Center of Harper, Anthony, KS: Our membership continues to grow every year, so we are reaching more students.

Louisianna

Children's Charter School, Baton Rouge, LA: Good academic results, great parent participation.
Jefferson Community School, Jefferson, LA: Increased attendance, decreased discipline problems, measured academic progress.

Massachusetts

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School, Franklin, MA: At the 4th grade level we placed 1st in MA state testing science/technology and 9th in math.
Boston University Residential Charter, Granby, MA: Perfect attendance by residential students.
City On A Hill Charter School, Boston, MA: Increased student achievement, decreased social problems.
Lawrence Family Development Charter School, Lawrence, MA: Parents feel welcome and are involved. Teachers have led the development of curriculum. We link our curriculum/student assessment/teachers evaluation.
Lynn Community Charter School, Lynn, MA: Building strong relationships with parents, teachers, and the community. A reputation for being a caring, close family school. Good networking with other service providers. Known to be strong in the arts.
SABIS International Charter School, Springfield, MA: Increase in academic progress.
Somerville International Charter School, Somerville, MA: Standardized test scores up in a short period of the schools history. Development of sports program.
South Shore Charter School, Hull, MA: Early reading, high IOWA reading scores, strong growth on CATs.

Michigan

Academy of Detroit West, Westland, MI: Test scores improved, community involvement has been excellent in terms of parent participation. Retention is over 80 percent.
Academy of Health and Science, Grand Rapids, MI: Incorporated an extended parent involvement plan.
Benito Juarez Academy, Saginaw, MI: Graduating drop-outs.
Central Academy, Ann Arbor, MI: Improved students' performance on standardized tests, improved students attitude and conduct.
Chatfield School, Lapeer, MI: In two years only one child has left because not satisfied.
Colin Powell Academy, Detroit, MI: Increased student achievement on the MEAP (statewide standardized test).
Concord Academy, Petoskey, MI: Academic achievement, performance levels in dance, music, theater and visual arts; solid citizenry.
Creative Learning Academy of Science, Mathematics and Humanities, Beaverton, MI: We have had incredible success in our reading program and with Chicago Math in the early grades.
Discovery Elementary School, Fennville, MI: Growth of students in accordance with established goals.
Eagle's Crest Charter Academy, Holland, MI: Academic achievement; parents satisfied; safe, orderly environment.
Excel Charter Academy, Grand Rapids, MI: Tremendous parent interest and satisfaction (long waiting list); wonderful student academic/social progress based on test results (MAT-7 and MEAP).
Gaudior Academy, Inkster, MI: Grew from 70 to 190 pupils in three years; established a curriculum that integrates multiple intelligences, teaming and cooperative learning.
Henry Ford Academy of Manufacturing Arts & Science, Dearborn, MI: Diverse student population, exceptional project-based learning, integration of community resources.
Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor, MI: Received a new charter for an additional five years. Parent involvement is at 100 percent.
Horizons Community High School, Wyoming, MI: First school in Michigan to be North Central Association accredited. We have a great teacher and student web page. Appeared on news; received visitors from Japan consulate.
Island City Academy, Eaton Rapids, MI: Improved test scores, high parent satisfaction.
Knapp Charter Academy, Grand Rapids, MI: Enrollment increase from 322 to 504 in the second year; outstanding test results on MEAP and MAT; according to parent surveys, 96 percent of our parents are completely satisfied and would recommend school to friends.
Learning Center Academy, The, Byron Center, MI: Students are learning academic discipline. Students feel accepted and are developing a sense of belonging.
Livingston Developmental Academy, Howell, MI: Low attrition; rising test scores; happy students and parents.
Livingston Technical Academy, Howell, MI: Quality work-based internships.
Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts, Detroit, MI: Improved reading and math scores.
Michigan Health Academy, Southgate, MI: Hospital experience for students have been very positive.
Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies, The, Midland, MI: Excellent test scores, new character education program.
Mid-Michigan Public School Academy, Lansing, MI: Technology: computer in every student's home.
Morey Charter School, Shepherd, MI: Very successful after-school enrichment program, kindergarten and early kindergarten program.
Mosaica Academy of Saginaw, Saginaw, MI: Retained large number of core population; classroom performance increased.
NewLand Academy, Manistee, MI: Managed to get our building built!
Northwest Academy, Charlevoix, MI: Our graduate students received scholarships from university.
Oasis Academy, Southfield, MI: High enrollment, increasing test scores, talented faculty, family atmosphere.
Saginaw County Transitional Academy, Saginaw, MI: Reversal of attitudes, growing percent leaving our academy and returning to high school.
Sauk Trail Academy, Hillsdale, MI: Test scores up, behavior problems down.
Walter French Academy of Business and Technology, Lansing, MI: Increased population substantially, more academic programs, highly technical computer classes. LAMP program, STAR Institute and, Career Center in the making.
West Michigan Academy for Arts & Academics, Grand Haven, MI: Increase enrollment; successful individualized instruction.
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, Walker, MI: Remained operational despite strong opposition from Michigan Education Association. Implemented a standard based curriculum in its 5th year of operation and integrated outdoor science into the curriculum.

Minnesota

Bluffview Montessori School, Winona, MN: One new classroom every year due to parent demand; expansion to a middle school. We were the first school in U.S. to obtain a charter (November '91), and we have sure had an interesting time. We have gone far beyond our wildest expectations of success and owe it to those families who decided the district schools just don't cut it.
Community of Peace Academy, St. Paul, MN: Math scores going up; have purchased our facility and will add 10,000 sq. feet of new space for Fall 1999.
E.C.H.O. Charter School, Echo, MN: Students and parents enjoy a well-disciplined and safe environment; stressing the basics has proven to be very successful in Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and state standards tests. Students, parents, teachers, and staff are all very pleased with our school.
Eci' Nompa Woonspe' Charter School, Morton, MN: Attendance has increased, students are realizing goals and objectives.
Emily Charter School, Emily, MN: Higher than state and national average test scores.
Metro Deaf School, St. Paul, MN: Students who start in kindergarten, have higher reading abilities than those who learn ASL/English later. Students come from 18 different districts.
Minnesota New Country School (MNCS), Henderson, MN: We have received numerous recognitions for the Frog Project (discovery of first deformed frogs). Private organization of community business persons along with USDA built us a new school building.
New Visions School, Minneapolis, MN: Reading gains in excess of 1.5 years with students who have traditionally failed.
PACT Charter School (Parents Allied with Children & Teachers), Anoka, MN: Satisfied, well-educated and well-rounded students.
St. Paul Family Learning Center, St. Paul, MN: Awesome students and test results.
Toivola-Meadowlands Charter School, Meadowlands, MN: Low student-teacher ratio, variety of classes, community experts involved.
Village School of Northfield, Northfield, MN: A wonderful community-based mentoring program connects students with adults who have similar interests.

North Carolina

Arapahoe Charter School, Arapahoe, NC: Outstanding parent and community support, very good test scores in reading and math in first year.
Chatham Charter School, Siler City, NC: A number of middle school students are doing much better than they previously did or imagine they could. Also, tremendous parent participation.
Francine Delany New School for Children, Asheville, NC: One of eight charter schools to meet expected ABC's first year.
Grandfather Academy, Banner Elk, NC: Good growth for the students. Ours truly do not function well in regular public schools, receive therapeutic training throughout the academic day.
Healthy Start Academy, Durham, NC: We use the ITBS. Too early to tell about successes.
John H. Baker Junior High School, Raleigh, NC: High school graduates: 1997/98 2, 1998/99 6.
Magellan Charter School, Raleigh, NC: 3rd in North Carolina end-of-grade state tests.
MAST School, Southern Pines, NC: School of Distinction, state ABC's.
Maureen Joy Charter School, Durham, NC: Achievement of children who have "fallen through the cracks" elsewhere.
Orange Charter School, Hillsborough, NC: 78 percent of student body scored at or above grade level on North Carolina end-of-grade tests; over half of student body plays in our school orchestra.
Summit Charter School, Cashiers, NC: Exemplary status in first year and ranked 3rd of state's first 34 charter schools.
The Community Charter School, Charlotte, NC: We use portfolios and anecdotal records day to day. We use narrative reports and conferences three times a year with parents. Grades 3,4,5 will take NC end of grade tests.
The Learning Center, Murphy, NC: We are known for meeting the individualized needs of students.
Village Charter School, Chapel Hilll, NC: Met expected academic growth although student were from seven different local education agencies.

New Jersey

Galloway Kindergarten Charter School, Absecon, NJ: Student achievement exceeded expectations; parental involvement/community involvement exceeded expectations.
Learning Community Charter School, Jersey City, NJ: Children learn.
North Star Academy Charter School, Newark, NJ: 96 percent attendance, only 2.7 percent transfer/mobility rate, 500 visitors in first 18 months.
Robert Treat Academy Charter School, Newark, NJ: Parent involvement is extremely high; students have done well on the Stanford-9 in our first year.
Sussex County Charter School for Technology, Sparta, NJ: Increased test scores via practical application of available technologies.

New Mexico

Turquoise Trail Elementary, Sante Fe, NM: Improved achievement; family satisfaction rating is high, including alumni.

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School, Philadelphia, PA: 1st African- centered school in PA. We were up and running in three weeks time from charter grant.

South Carolina

Education Redirection, Charleston, SC: 91 percent retention rate. Keeping students out of incarceration. Average one year advance in six months.

Texas

Blessed Sacrament Academy Charter High School, San Antonio, TX: Acceptable rating from TEA, growing number of graduates.
Bright Ideas Charter, Wichita Falls, TX: Seven 15-17 yr old at Midwestern State University.
Building Alternatives Charter School, San Antonio, TX: Graduated over 50 at-risk students.
SER-Ninos, Houston, TX: Increased parental involvement and test scores.
The North Hills School, Irving, TX: Academic competition recognition has been very high.

Wisconsin

Appleton Central Alternative School, Appleton, WI: Visited by Vice President Gore, who declared our site a "model" for effective alternative programming for at-risk.
Core Knowledge Charter School, Fitchburg, WI: Academic success of students.
Ladysmith Evening Alternative School, Ladysmith, WI: Increased graduation rates for local high school.
McKinley Charter School, Eau Claire, WI: High graduation rate; reduction in truancy and suspension/expulsion rate; higher grades.
School of Technology and Arts, La Crosse, WI: Excellent test scores; parents/students stay in program; expansion during 4th year by 33 percent.
The Brompton School, Kenosha, WI: Student academic achievement; strong community support.

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