There s been rapid annual growth, but only 1 percent of students are involved. One-third of the charter schools are in California. Three percent have closed. Most have long waiting lists. The percentage of low-income, minority, foreign language and disabled students is the same, and usually higher, than public schools.
Individual schools vary.
Charters student-computer ratios are slightly better than public schools. Results are mixed. Some charter schools students are doing much better than public school students. Others are not. Parents income and educational level remain predictive factors.