Charter Schools
Charter schools in Kansas are independent public schools that operate within a school district. They are operated free-of-charge to families and are open to all students. In addition, every charter school in Kansas is subject to the accreditation requirements of the state board of education and must be approved to maintain its charter.
While a charter school is separate and distinct, with its own building number, state assessment scores, and demographic information, a charter school may be housed in an existing school facility with another school as long as it is operated separately.
Forms
- New Charter Petition/Application-Coming soon!
- 25-26 Charter School Petition Rubric (PDF)
Legislation and Policy
- Charter School State Statute (external link)
- CSP Non-Regulatory Guidance (PDF)
Current Charter Schools in Kansas
This list is current as of the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact the school district directly for additional information.
- USD 210 - Hugoton Learning Academy (Grades 7–12)
- USD 230 - Insight School of Kansas (Online)
- USD 400 - Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (Online)
- USD 436 - Caney Valley Charter Academy (Grades 9-12)
- USD 497 - Lawrence Virtual School (K–12, online)
- USD 501 - Hope Street Charter Academy (Grades 6–12)
- USD 504 - Service Valley Charter Academy (K-8)
