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California charter schools

There are 558 charter schools in California. Combined, these Californian charter schools employ 81,685 people, earn more than $10 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $13 billion.
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Charter schools by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
167
 
$3,440,094,933
San Diego
 
60
 
$1,006,862,468
Riverside
 
52
 
$1,033,785,546
San Francisco
 
49
 
$1,386,603,965
Sacramento
 
37
 
$901,592,748
Oxnard
 
27
 
$511,280,031
San Jose
 
18
 
$453,248,632
Fresno
 
14
 
$149,414,148
Chico
 
14
 
$76,460,197
Santa Rosa
 
13
 
$57,416,475
Showing 10 of 23 metros

Job trends for California charter schools

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
36
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
27
26-100
 
215
101 to 1,000
 
212
1,000+
 
10
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Sizes of charter schools in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
27
$250k to $1M
 
16
$1M to $5M
 
131
$5M to $25M
 
235
$25M to $100M
 
96
$100M+
 
15
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Directory of charter schools in California

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1-20 of 558

Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)

The Orange County School of the Arts provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts.
Revenue
$50.9m
Assets
$29.7m
Employees
587
EIN
33-0891574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Puente Learning Center

Puente Learning Center builds bridges to learning through multi-generational education--preschool to adult programs--advancing diplomas, English skills, college progress, and family self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
97
EIN
95-4242175
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomas Edison Charter Academy

The mission of Thomas Edison Charter Academy is to nurture the artistic, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child so that all of our students become lifelong learners and innovative problem-solvers.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
135
EIN
91-2162243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Five Keys Schools and Programs

Nationally recognized education management non-profit public benefit corporation that operates accredited charter Schools workforce development and housing Programs for transitional aged youth and adults in 14 counties in California.
Revenue
$132.4m
Assets
$80.9m
Employees
1,891
EIN
81-0622701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lighthouse Community Public Schools

Lighthouse Community Public Schools advances student-centered TK-12 learning, equips diverse students for college and careers, and disrupts inequities through expeditionary values-driven education.
Revenue
$42.6m
Assets
$104.5m
Employees
303
EIN
94-3370410
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Options for Youth - San Juan

Options for Youth - San Juan provides flexible charter high school programs using blended learning and independent study, empowering grades 9-12 students to graduate.
Revenue
$17.3m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
134
EIN
26-0564837
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Opportunities Charter School

New Opportunities Charter School trains at-risk individuals, inmates and former inmates in academic, social and emotional skills to obtain work skills.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
69
EIN
46-2946139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools are small, college preparatory K-12 public charter schools in Los Angeles known for project-based learning in the real world, personalized learning, and strategic public-private partnerships.
Revenue
$44.7m
Assets
$31.4m
Employees
300
EIN
26-3405843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Online Public Schools

Personalized online public school for grades K-12 with six California Connections Academies locations, empowering global citizens through 21st century resources.
Revenue
$110.3m
Assets
$49.6m
Employees
496
EIN
51-0596749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Designs Charter Schools

New Designs Charter Schools are committed to the development of a college-preparatory learning environment that enables students to become literate, self-motivated, and life-long learners.
Revenue
$26.6m
Assets
$123.5m
Employees
126
EIN
71-0940292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vibrant Minds Charter School

Vibrant Minds Charter School provides a highly enriched program during the School day, as well as after School.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
66
EIN
84-4471218
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leadership Public Schools (LPS)

To prepare traditionally underserved students to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities while at the same time developing replicable practices that can improve urban education across the nation.
Revenue
$28.2m
Assets
$81.4m
Employees
193
EIN
73-1643646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspire Public Schools

Aspire Public Schools is an Oakland, California-based organization that focuses on increasing academic performance of underserved students by building and operating small, high-quality public charter schools in low-income neighborhoods.
Revenue
$315.4m
Assets
$396.0m
Employees
2,798
EIN
94-3311088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (Vaughn), located in the city of Pacoima, is a large urban public school operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Revenue
$68.5m
Assets
$261.4m
Employees
642
EIN
95-4423356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Teach Incorporated (TEACH)

TEACH manages public charter schools in Los Angeles, focusing on literacy and integrating technology to achieve academic proficiency for all students.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
160
EIN
95-4856901
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lashon Academy

This organization's mission is to provide culturally diverse K-6 grade students with the life tools and knowledge necessary to continue independent research and learning to become and remain responsible global citizens.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$34.6m
Employees
169
EIN
45-2325976
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Caliber Public Schools

Caliber Schools are free, public, non-selective charter schools offering a rigorous, personalized, college preparatory education for Bay Area students. They teach critical life skills such as conflict resolution and goal setting.
Revenue
$40.3m
Assets
$75.1m
Employees
260
EIN
46-1219795
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blueprint

Non-profit real estate developer accelerating urban school reform by providing low-cost facilities to high-quality charter schools.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$120.3m
Employees
24
EIN
20-0696786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lennox Math Science and Technology Academy

A charter school in Inglewood, CA that specializes in mathematics, science, and technology for equipping students with skills for success.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$24.4m
Employees
84
EIN
46-4741735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Equitas Academy Charter School

Equitas Academy Charter School prepares TK-8 students for college and life through structured, achievement-based learning, strong relationships, rigorous instruction, and equity-focused leadership.
Revenue
$50.8m
Assets
$116.2m
Employees
344
EIN
26-2439216
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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