Charter schools are public schools, operated with public money, and open to all students.
The main difference between a charter school, and a traditional public school is the method of management. Each state has different requirements for creation and operation of charter schools, click here to view the law in Minnesota . For more information about charter schools in Minnesota, visit the Education Department at the University of Minnesota, and the Charter School page at the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning. For more information about charter schools across the nation, visit the Charter School Research Project , and the U.S. Charter School websites. City Academy was established to meet the growing need for academic programming aimed at young adults seeking a small school with small classes, which would enable them to have productive and meaningful roles within the community.