Maine Charter
School Commission
Maine Charter
School Commission
Maine Charter
School Commission
Innovative public charter schools will provide Maine students
with an equitable opportunity for an excellent education
where students are valued, supported and challenged.
We accomplish this VISION through our MISSION:
to authorize, monitor and develop unique public charter schools
that provide a dynamic, superlative education for every student.
MISSION
Authorize, monitor and develop unique public charter schoolsthat provide a dynamic, superlative education for every student.
VISION
Innovative public charter schools will provide Maine students with an equitable opportunity for an excellent education where students are valued, supported and challenged.
Our Values:
Excellence
Pursue high-quality schools with excellent student outcomes.
Equity
Promote diversity, equity and inclusion as strengths that contribute to innovative and successful schools.
Students First
Ground our actions in promoting great opportunities for students and families.
Collaboration
Work with schools and community stakeholders to shape excellent schools grounded in trust.
Accountability
Hold ourselves and schools to rigorous standards using a high bar for quality and transparency.
Innovation
Encourage dynamic, new and different educational models that expand opportunities for students.
Statistics
10 Schools
Pursue high-quality schools with excellent student outcomes.
2,834 Students
Promote diversity, equity and inclusion as strengths that contribute to innovative and successful schools.
304
Number of Cities, Towns, and Unorganized Territories served.
93%
High School Graduation Rate
23%
Students with IEPs
46%
Economically Disadvantaged
Tuition-Free
Charter schools are are public, tuition-free schools that are open to all students
School Fit
Families have the opportunity to decide which public school best meets their child's needs.
College and Career Preparation
Charter public schools help students build pathways to college and careers through AP courses, dual enrollment, internships, and real-world learning opportunities.
Innovative
Charter public schools encourage innovative practices that enhance learning and improve outcomes for students.
Student-Centered Learning
Charter public schools place students at the center of the learning experience, fostering engagement and ownership of learning.