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Missouri Charter Public Schools – Fast Facts

Missouri Charter Schools (2007-08)

  • Charter schools are only allowed to operate in Kansas City and St. Louis city school districts.
  • In 2007-08, there are 28 charters operating 35 campuses in Missouri.
    • 18 charters in Kansas City
    • 10 charters in St. Louis
  • 2007-08 statewide enrollment = 14,860
    • 7,134 in Kansas City (approx. 22.6% of public school population)
    • 7,726 in St. Louis (approx. 19.4% of public school population)
  • Since 2001-02…
    • Missouri charter public school enrollment has increased 92.8%.
    • KC and STL non-charter public enrollments have decreased a combined 18%.

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