Tuition-free.
Open enrollment.
Innovative learning.
According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, charter schools are independently-operated public schools that have the freedom to design classrooms that meet their students’ needs. All charter schools operate under a contract with a charter school authorizer – like the Alabama Public Charter School Commission – that holds them accountable to the high standards outlined in their “charter.” It is common to see charter schools led by former teachers who wanted to take the lessons they learned in the classroom and apply those lessons to an entire school.
Alabama currently offers five charter school options to students and families across the state.
Charter School FAQs
Are charter schools public schools?
Yes! Charter schools receive federal and state funding. Any student is able to enroll in a public charter school.
Do students pay to attend charter schools?
No! Charter schools are tuition-free. Students only pay fees that would be paid at a traditional public school.
How do students enroll?
Students enroll by completing an application online. To pre-enroll, click here.
What are the requirements for admission?
Any student can apply for admission. The only requirement is that the student be an Alabama resident.
How are students selected for enrollment?
We use a third-party system to ensure enrollment selection is fair and equitable.
