FAQs

What is a Charter School?

A charter school operates on a contract with a local school district. Charter schools usually receive at least 80% of the per-student financing provided by the state. The district keeps the rest.

A charter school has its own board of directors and is run independently of the school district. However, the contract with the district requires the charter school to meet specific academic achievement goals and financial standards. Failure to meet these goals and standards can lead to revocation of the contract and closure of the charter school.

What does it cost to attend an Arthur Academy?

Nothing. The Arthur Academy Neighborhood Public School is a charter school.

How is Arthur Academy different from other public schools?

1) Arthur Academy Neighborhood Public Schools are required to succeed or they can be shut down.
2) Arthur Academy Neighborhood Public Schools are run by an independent Board of Directors and staff in accordance with specifications laid out in a charter agreement with the local school board.
3) Arthur Academy Neighborhood Public Schools use a teaching method not commonly found in most public schools today: Direct Instruction.
4) Arthur Academy Neighborhood Public Schools spend less per student than other public schools.
5) Arthur Academy Neighborhood Public Schools have an academic focus right from kindergarten, teach basic subjects in small groups and have Teaching Assistants in each k-3 classroom for half a day.

What grades are available?

In their first year of operation, each Arthur Academy Neighborhood Public School offers Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. The schools add a grade each year until they reach 5th Grade. A fully built-out Arthur Academy is K through 5 with 150 students.

How can I enroll my child?

You do not need to live within a school district to attend an Arthur Academy Neighborhood Public School. Enroll online or call 503-252-3753.