Charter Schools: What are they?

Charter Schools Defined

Charter schools are public schools that operate under the authority of the district, county or state.

Los Angeles Leadership Academy's Charter Status

The LA Leadership Academy received its charter in February 2002 from the Los Angeles Unified School District.

As an independent charter, the school receives its funding directly from the state, designs its own curriculum to meet the state content standards, and makes autonomous hiring and governance decisions. The charter is valid for five years. The school must prove that it is meeting the commitments outlined in its charter to receive its next five-year renewal.