Charter Schools

Charter schools are public schools of choice. In Iowa, schools obtain charters only with the approval and oversight of their local school district. In addition to schools directly operated by a school district, charter school are another way that communities can create new public education options and partnerships for their children

Reports to the Legislature

Charter and Innovation Zone Schools in Iowa Annual Report (December 2012)

Charter and Innovation Zone Schools in Iowa Annual Report (December 2011)

Charter and Innovation Zone Schools in Iowa Annual Report (January 2011)

Charter Schools in Iowa (December 2009)

Charter Schools in Iowa (January 2009)

Charter School Application Materials

Public Charter School Application Packet

Public Charter School Renewal Application

Public Charter School Discontinuation Procedure

Public Charter Application for PLAS Under the Restart Model - for Charter Schools Status as an intervention for addressing PLAS under the Restart Model.

Public Innovation Zone School Application Packet

Authorized Charter Schools

Storm Lake / Iowa Central / Buena Vista Early College Charter High School (Grades 9-12)
Storm Lake Community School District
P.O. Box 638
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588-0638
Administrator: Michael J. Hanna

Northeast Iowa Charter High School (Grades 11-12)
West Central Community School District
P.O. Box 54
Maynard, Iowa 50655-0054
563-637-2283
Administrator: Susan Kinneman

Prescott Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Dubuque Community School District
1151 White Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
563-552-4200
Administrator: Christine McCarron

Link to Charter School Finance