Public Charter Schools

Charter schools are public schools that are intended to provide innovative programs with specific educational philosophies and/or delivery models that offer additional options for students and families within the public school system.  Charter schools enter into a contract with Portland Public Schools for sponsorship and they maintain a high level of autonomy in exchange for increased accountability.

The Board of Education of Portland Public Schools believes that providing students and families a variety of education choices representing a range of high quality instructional methodologies is an important element in the district's goals and assists the district in meeting the objectives of its Strategic Plan to provide flexibility for programs that facilitate students achieving their very best academic and personal potential.  The Board is expressly interested in applications that further the accomplishment of the mission, core values and strategic objective established by the Board in the District Strategic Plan. 

PLEASE CONTACT THE CHARTER SCHOOLS DIRECTLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO THEIR PROGRAMS.

List of Public Charter Schools

Charter School Developers: Charter School Proposal Application Form (due on July 15, 2011) (TO BE USED ONLY AS REFERENCE AFTER JULY 15, 2011).

THE 2011 DEADLINE FOR NEW CHARTER SCHOOL PROPOSALS HAS PASSED.  The 2012 application forms will be posted on this site by January 30, 2012.  Please contact Kristen Miles at kmiles@pps.net for more information.   

(NOTE:  The 2012 application process includes the required submission of a letter of intent to apply.  This letter must be received by no later than May 1, 2012.  Applications submitted in July 2012 that are not preceded by this letter will not be accepted.)