As the 2024-25 school year kicks off, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is excited to welcome many new charter schools to communities nationwide. These unique public schools are innovative places where nearly four million students across the country receive a free, high-quality education. Open to everyone, charter schools provide personalized learning environments that cater to students’ diverse needs.
Here are a few examples of new schools opening this fall:
Red Oak Academy, MI
Nestled in a vibrant international community, Red Oak Academy is all about nurturing the whole child. This multicultural public school offers a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive academically. With its full-time Arabic language program and a strong focus on character education, Red Oak Academy prepares students to tackle global challenges. As an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme World School, its leaders are dedicated to building a strong sense of community and fostering excellence, and aiming to cultivate well-rounded, globally minded students.
Legacy Academy High School, RI
Legacy Academy High School will welcome 400 students from across Rhode Island this month. With a mission rooted in educational equity and access, Legacy Academy partners with higher education institutions to offer advanced opportunities like Teacher Assistant Certification and hands-on field placements. The school’s curriculum, which emphasizes math, literacy, sciences, and social justice, is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers and higher education paths. Legacy Academy’s deep commitment to community involvement and social-emotional development is at the heart of its approach to education.
Academy of Collaborative Education, LA
ACE Academy is a trailblazing charter school dedicated to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With a K-5 curriculum that blends academic and therapeutic support, ACE Academy creates a safe and nurturing environment where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking flourish. The school’s rigorous academic program, combined with strong emotional support, ensures that all students are empowered to reach their full potential and become active, successful members of society.
Orton Academy, CO
Orton Academy is devoted to supporting students with dyslexia, providing specialized interventions and reading therapy grounded in the science of reading. The academy’s approach helps students overcome the challenges of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, empowering them to become confident self-advocates and achieve academic success. Orton Academy’s unwavering commitment to accessible learning ensures that every student can thrive in a nurturing and understanding environment.
As we welcome these new schools, we celebrate the diversity and creativity that charter schools bring to public education. Each one is dedicated to delivering a high-quality, tailored education that meets the unique needs of its students.
Join the National Alliance in celebrating these new beginnings and looking forward to a bright future for all students.
Bree Butler is the media communications coordinator at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
