Charter Schools

Charter Schools Program Office

Charter Schools are independent public schools that are free from some rules and regulations that apply to traditional public school districts as specifically identified in charter school law.; In exchange for flexibility, charter school sponsors are to hold the schools accountable for results. Charter schools are non-sectarian, do not discriminate in their admission policies and may not charge tuition or fees.

Any student residing in the Kansas City 33 School District or the St. Louis Public School District may choose to attend a charter school if they reside within either city. There is no cost to parents for sending their children to a charter school. Any student residing in an unaccredited school district may transfer to an approved charter school in the same or an adjoining county.

As of August 2019, there are 20 LEAs in Kansas City operating within 39;buildings and 17;LEAs in St Louis within 37;buildings.

Charter Schools Office Contacts

Applications

Interested in opening a charter school?

Contact the Missouri Charter Public School Association(MCPSA) for guidance and resources Determine who can sponsor a charter school in the area where the proposed school would be located Contact the appropriate sponsor Contact Shanika Williams at DESE for additional questions

* Parenthesis reflects the year the initial of most recent application was approved. Additional applications are available upon request.

Current Electronic Charter School Applications:

• Atlas (Part One)(2019-2020)
• Atlas (Part Two) (2019-2020)
• The Leadership School (2019-2020)

Charter School Administrative Summit Presentations

Charter School Administrative Summit Presentations - October 2022

• Charter School Basic Formula Calculation
• MSIP 6
• Navigating For Knowledge On DESE's Internet
• Student's Can't Be What They Can't See

Charter School Administrative Summit Presentations - September 2019

• Assessment
• Charter School Budgeting, Calendar Requirements and Reflection on Coding Changes
• ESEA Finance
• Federal Programs
• Food and Nutrition Services
• Gifted Programs
• High Need;Fund
• MOCAP
• Special Education Compliance
• State and Federal Accountability

Charter School Sponsors

Kansas City Public Schools
Contact Information:	• 816-418-7285 • 2901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64109 • https://www.kcpublicschools.org/about/district-plans-initiatives/charter
Charter Schools in Sponsor Portfolio:	• Allen Village School 048-909 • Crossroads Charter Schools 048-926 • Gordon Parks Elementary 048-913

Missouri Charter Public School Commission
Contact Information:	• 314-236-2810 • 20 South Sarah Street, St. Louis, MO 63108 • https://mcpsc.mo.gov
Charter Schools in Sponsor Portfolio:	• Academy for Integrated Arts 048-927 • Atlas Public Schools 115-933 • Brookside Charter School 048-916 • Citizens of the World 048-928 • DeLaSalle Charter School 048-923 • Ewing Marion Kauffman School 048-924 • Gateway Science Academy 115-916\ • Genesis School Inc. 048-905 • Guadalupe Centers School 048-902 • Hogan Preparatory Academy 048-904 • Kairos Academies 115-931 • Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy 048-929 • Kansas City International Academy 048-912 • KIPP Endeavor 048-918 • LaSalle Charter School 115-928 • The Leadership School 096-901 • Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy 048-910 • Scuola Vita Nuova 048-915 • St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts 115-934 • University Academy 048-901

Saint Louis University
Contact Information:	• 314-977-8178 • 3500 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 • https://www.slu.edu/education/institutes/charter-school-sponsorships-and-partnerships/index.php
Charter Schools in Sponsor Portfolio:	• Academie Lafayette 048-914 • City Garden Montessori 115-911 • Hope Leadership Academy 048-925

Southeast Missouri State University
Contact Information:	• 314-221-0147 • One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 • https://semo.edu/colleges-departments/education-health/charter-school-office.html
Charter Schools in Sponsor Portfolio:	• Lift for Life Academy 115-902

University of Missouri - Columbia
Contact Information:	• 314-400-8166 • 913 S 13th Street, St Louis, MO 63103 • https://musponsorship.missouri.edu
Charter Schools in Sponsor Portfolio:	• Confluence Academies 115-906 • Frontier Schools 048-922 • Momentum Academy 115-923

University of Missouri -St. Louis
Contact Information:	• 314-516-4872 • 3651 Olive Street, Suite 203 D, St. Louis, MO 63108 • https://coe.umsl.edu/w2/initiatives/Charter/index.html
Charter Schools in Sponsor Portfolio:	• The Biome 115-926 • Lafayette Preparatory Academy 115-924 • North Side Community School 115-913 • Premier Charter School 115-903 • The Soulard School 115-932 • St. Louis Language Immersion Charter 115-912

Washington University
Contact Information:	• Hawthorn - 314-935-6846 • KIPP - 314-935-5752 • Campus Box 1191, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 • https://governmentrelations.wustl.edu/items/charter-public-school-sponsorship/
Charter Schools in Sponsor Portfolio:	• Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls 115-925 • KIPP St. Louis 115-914

Data

Follow this link to the Missouri Comprehensive Data Portal. Select the school of choice from the drop down box to view their data.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the most recent charter law go into effect?

The most recent charter law went into effect as of Aug. 28, 2016.

In the past, charter schools were only permitted within the boundaries of the St. Louis City School District and Kansas City School District. Where are schools permitted now?

Refer to Section 160.400.2, RSMo. – charter schools may be operated only:

1. In the St. Louis city school district;
2. In the Kansas City school district;
3. In an unaccredited school district;
4. In a school district that has been classified as provisionally accredited for three consecutive school years under specific conditions. See Section 160.400.2(4);
5. In accredited districts, only the local school board can sponsor a charter school. After three consecutive years of classification as a provisionally accredited or unaccredited district, schools in that district can be sponsored by any of the entities listed in 160.400(3) after approval from the State Board of Education.

Do charter schools have to have a sponsor?

Yes. Refer to Section 160.400.3, RSMo. – the following entities are eligible to sponsor charter schools:

1. The special administrative boards or the school boards of the St. Louis and Kansas City school districts;
2. A public four-year college or university with an approved teacher education program that meets regional or national standards of accreditation;
3. A community college, the service area of which encompasses some portion of the district;
4. Any private four-year college or university with an enrollment of at least one thousand students, with its primary campus in Missouri, and with an approved teacher preparation program;
5. Any two-year private vocational or technical school designated as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which is a member of the North Central Association and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its primary campus in Missouri; or
6. The Missouri Charter Public School Commission created in Section 160.425, RSMo.

What school districts are unaccredited in Missouri?

For a list of accreditation classifications please visit the MO School Improvement Page.

Are sponsors paid any funds for sponsoring charter schools?

Yes. Pursuant to Section 160.400.11, RSMo. – DESE remits 1.5% of the amount of each charter school’s state and local funding to its sponsor, not to exceed $125,000, adjusted for inflation.

What are the expectations for being a sponsor?

Section 160.400.11, RSMo. – DESE remits funds for each charter school to the school’s sponsor, provided the sponsor remains in good standing by fulfilling its sponsorship obligations under Sections 160.400 to 160.425 and 167.349, RSMo. with regard to each charter school it sponsors, including appropriate demonstrations of the following:

1. Expends no less than ninety percent of its charter school sponsorship funds in support of its charter school sponsorship program, or as a direct investment in the sponsored schools;

2. Maintains a comprehensive application process that follows fair procedures and rigorous criteria and grants charters only to those developers who demonstrate strong capacity for establishing and operating a quality charter school;

3. Negotiates contracts with charter schools that clearly articulate the rights and responsibilities of each party regarding school autonomy, expected outcomes, measures for evaluating success or failure, performance consequences based on the annual performance report, and other material terms;

4. Conducts contract oversight that evaluates performance, monitors compliance, informs intervention and renewal decisions, and ensures autonomy provided under applicable law; and

5. Designs and implements a transparent and rigorous process that uses comprehensive data to make merit-based renewal decisions.

Section 160.400.12, RSMo. – Sponsors receiving funds under subsection 11 of this section shall be required to submit annual reports to the joint committee on education demonstrating they are in compliance with subsection 17 of this section.

What is the application process to become a charter school sponsor?

DESE established an application and approval process for all entities eligible to sponsor charters. Guidelines are available and applications for sponsorship must be submitted by February 1. The application includes:

1. Written notification of intent to serve as a charter school sponsor in accordance with applicable rule and regulations;

2. Evidence of the applicant sponsor's budget and personnel capacity;

3. An outline of the request for proposal that the applicant sponsor would, if approved as a charter sponsor, issue to solicit charter school applicants;

4. A performance framework that the sponsor would use to guide the establishment of a charter contract and for ongoing oversight and a description of how it would evaluate its’ charter schools; and

5. The sponsor's renewal, revocation and nonrenewal processes. Refer to Section 160.403 RSMo.

What is the timeline for applying to be a sponsor?

Refer to Section 160.403 RSMo – The timeline for applying to be a chart sponsor is as follows:

• Each interested/eligible sponsor's application must be submitted by February 1.

• Each year, the Department will grant or deny sponsoring authority to a sponsor applicant by April 1

Is a charter school considered a public or private school?

Charter schools are considered public schools.

Can anyone attend a charter school?

A charter school may establish a geographical area around the school whose residents will receive a preference for enrolling in the school, provided that such preferences do not result in the establishment of racially or socioeconomically isolated schools and provided such preferences conform to policies and guidelines established by the state board of education. If capacity is insufficient to enroll all pupils who submit a timely application, the charter school shall have an admissions process lottery that assures all applicants of an equal chance of gaining admission.

What restrictions are placed on charter board members?

No member of the governing board of a charter school shall hold any office or employment from the board or the charter school while serving as a member, nor shall the member have any substantial interest, as defined in Section 105.450, in any entity employed by or contracting with the board. No board member shall be an employee of a company that provides substantial services to the charter school. All members of the governing board of the charter school shall be considered decision-making public servants as defined in Section 105.450 for the purposes of the financial disclosure requirements contained in Sections105.483, 105.485, 105.487, and 105.489.

The governing body of a charter school is authorized to accept grants, gifts or donations of any kind and to expend or use such grants, gifts or donations. A grant, gift or donation may not be accepted by the governing body. If it is subject to any condition contrary to law applicable to the charter school or other public schools, or contrary to the terms of the charter.

What is the process for opening a new charter school?

If a charter is approved by an approved sponsor, the charter application shall be submitted to the State Board of Education, including:

1. A statement of finding that the application meets the requirements of the charter school law; and

2. A monitoring plan under which the charter sponsor shall evaluate the academic performance of students enrolled in the charter school.

The state board of education may, within sixty days, disapprove the granting of the charter. The state board of education may disapprove a charter on grounds that the application fails to meet the requirements of the law or that a charter sponsor previously failed to meet the statutory responsibilities of a charter sponsor.

A charter school shall be, as provided in its charter: nonsectarian, compliant with laws and regulations of the state, county or city relating to health safety, state minimum educational standards, financially accountable, compliant with all federal audit requirements, providing a comprehensive program of instruction, measuring pupil progress, submitting an annual report card, compliant with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding students with disabilities, and numerous other requirements. Refer to Sections 160.400 to 160.425 and 167.349, RSMo.

What is the timeline for opening a charter school?

The law requires that charter school applications have to be approved by January 31st for opening the following fall. For an application to be reviewed by DESE and approved by the State Board of Education, the application must be submitted before November 10th. The writing of an application by a charter board, as well as the application for all necessary nonprofit status and incorporation usually takes six to 12 months.

How are state funds distributed to charter schools?

Charter schools receive funding just like other public school/LEAs. They report their Average Daily Attendance through the core data system at the Department.

Do charter schools have to participate in the state wide testing program?

Yes, charter schools must participate in the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP).

Are charter school MAP scores published somewhere?

Yes, all charter and public school test scores are available through the Missouri Comprehensive Data System (MCDS) at https://apps.dese.mo.gov/MCDS/home.aspx.

Some Missouri charter schools have closed in recent years. How did this happen?

Closure of charter schools in Missouri has occurred for a variety of reasons including poor academic performance, financial distress or unsafe conditions. Sometimes the charter school boards make the decision to close a charter school because the school is financially insolvent. Other schools have closed because the school did not reach the goals agreed upon with their sponsors, so the sponsor closed them. Others have closed because their sponsor ceased being their sponsor due to poor performance.

Once a charter school is approved, what is the term of the initial charter?

Charter schools are initially approved for five-year terms.

Do teachers and administrators have to be certified to work in a charter school ?

Yes, teachers must be certificated to work in a charter school. There is a provision given in Missouri Charter School Law for charter schools in Missouri to have 80 percent of their teachers certificated and 20 percent qualified to teach with certification in other states, countries, etc.

Are charter schools responsible for all accountability measures expected of public schools in the state?

Charter schools are held accountable for all performance standards applicable to the grades served in the school.

Can the initial charter be extended?

Refer to Section 160.405.9, RSMo. – the sponsor considers a comprehensive body of evidence to determine if the charter should be renewed. If the sponsor is convinced the charter school has met their criteria for renewal, the sponsor shall submit a renewal application to the State Board of Education for approval. Charter terms are for five years.

Is the renewal process different for high performing charter schools?

Refer to Section 160.405.9(2)(d), RSMo. – Charter schools with APR scores consistent with a classification of accredited for 3 out of the last 4 years are eligible for an expedited renewal.

Refer to Section 160.408, RSMo. – Charter schools with APR scores 85% or greater for 3 out of the last 4 years are high-quality charter schools. High-quality charter schools are eligible for a renewal up to ten years and are eligible for expedited expansion and replication.

Information regarding high performing charter schools...

Charter schools in Kansas City and St. Louis have earned recognition from both regional and national publications, as 36 programs are currently in operation within 74 buildings throughout the two metro areas.

In 2016, the Missouri Legislature revised the state charter school laws and created high-quality charter schools. High-quality charter schools are provided expedited opportunities to replicate and expand In addition, these schools are eligible for a renewal of their charter with a term up to 10 years. There are six charter LEAs that have earned the distinction of high-quality. The statutory requirements for this designation are as follows:

Receives 85% or greater on the annual performance report (APR) for three out of the last four school years Maintains a graduation rate of at least 80% for three of the last four school years, if the charter school provides a high school program Is in material compliance with its legally binding performance contract and sections 160.400 to 160.425 and section 167.349 RSMo Is directorial and fiscally viable as described in statute

• North Side Community College
• Scuola Vita Nuova
• University Academy
• Academie Lafayette
• City Garden Montessori
• Ewing Marion Kauffman

Forms And Resources

Sponsor Resources

Charter School Sponsor Evaluation Schedule Code of State Regulations

• 5 CSR 20-100.250 Charter Schools
• 5 CSR 20-100.260 Standards for Charter Sponsorship
• 5 CSR 20-100.265 Charter School Closure;

Student & Parent Resources

Closed Charter Schools Information
(Transcript and personnel records)

Highlighting Charter School Success

Charter schools in Kansas City and St. Louis have earned recognition from both regional and national publications, as 36 programs are currently in operation within 74 buildings throughout the two metro areas.

In 2016, the Missouri Legislature revised the state charter school laws and created high-quality charter schools. High-quality charter schools are provided expedited opportunities to replicate and expand In addition, these schools are eligible for a renewal of their charter with a term up to 10 years. There are six charter LEAs that have earned the distinction of high-quality. The statutory requirements for this designation are as follows:

Receives 85% or greater on the annual performance report (APR) for three out of the last four school years Maintains a graduation rate of at least 80% for three of the last four school years, if the charter school provides a high school program Is in material compliance with its legally binding performance contract and sections 160.400 to 160.425 and section 167.349 RSMo Is organizationally and fiscally viable as described in statute

• North Side Community College
• Scuola Vita Nuova

Results and recognition of the six high-quality charter schools in Missouri:

• City Garden Montessori
• Ewing Marion Kauffman

News and Updates

HB 1552 Calculations

• HB 1552 Calculations Webinar
• Charter Payment Overview
• HB 1552 Payment Modifications and October Manual Payment
• Calculating Charter School Local Aid Additional Payment

Kansas City Charter Schools

• Kansas City Charter Schools
• Map of Charter Schools in Kansas City

Academie Lafayette

Academie Lafayette - 048-914

Website: https://academielafayette.org

Grades: K-11

Address: 201 East Armour Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone: 816-800-8771

Sponsor: Saint Louis University

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2008-2009 2nd Renewal: 2018-2019 3rd Renewal: 2028-2029

Formerly Known As: Kansas City Foreign Language Charter School

Academie Lafayette Armour International High	Academie Lafayette Armour International Middle
Grades: 9-11 Address: 201 E. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-800-8771 Building Code: 1910	Grades: 6-8 Address: 201 E. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-800-8771 Building Code: 1920

Academie Lafayette - Oak Elementary	Academie Lafayette - Cherry Elementary
Grades: K-5 Address: 6903 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64113 Phone: 816-361-7735 Building Code: 6940	Grades: K-5 Address: 3421 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64109 Phone: 816-888-7400 Building Code: 6941

Academy For Integrated Arts

Academy For Integrated Arts - 048-927

Website: https://afiakc.org

Grades: PK-6

Address: 7910 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64131

Phone: 816-444-1720

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2012-2013 1st Renewal: 2016-2017 2nd Renewal: 2021-2022 3rd Renewal: 2026-2027

Academy For Integrated Arts
Grades: PK-6 Address: 7910 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: 816-444-1720 Building Code: 6995

Allen Village

Allen Village - 048-909

Website: https://www.allenvillageschool.com

Grades: PK-12

Address: 706 W. 42nd St., Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone: 816-931-0177

Sponsor: Kansas City Public Schools

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2005-2006 2nd Renewal: 2015-2016 3rd Renewal: 2020-2021

Allen Village High	Allen Village Junior Academy
Grades: 9-12 Address: 706 W. 42nd St., Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-931-0177 Building Code: 1980	Grades: 6-8 Address: 706 W. 42nd St., Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-931-0177 Building Code: 3930

Allen Village Elementary Academy	Allen Village Primary Academy
Grades: 3-5 Address: 706 W. 42nd St., Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-931-0177 Building Code: 6915	Grades: K-2 Address: 706 W. 42nd St., Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-931-0177 Building Code: 6905

Brookside Charter School

Brookside Charter School - 048-916

Website: https://brooksidecharter.org

Grades: PK-8

Address: 1815 East 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64130

Phone: 816-531-2192

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2002-2003 1st Renewal: 2007-2008 2nd Renewal: 2017-2018 3rd Renewal: 2022-2023

Brookside Charter Middle	Brookside Charter Elementary
Grades: 6-8 Address: 1815 East 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64130 Phone: 816-531-2192 Building Code: 3950	Grades: PK-5 Address: 1815 East 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64130 Phone: 816-531-2192 Building Code: 6950

Citizens Of The World Charter

Citizens Of The World Charter - 048-928

Website: https://www.cwckansascity.org

Grades: PK-7

Address: 4324 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone: 816-872-2944

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2016-2017 1st Renewal: 2020-2021 2nd Renewal: 2025-2026

Citizens Of The World Middle	Citizens Of The World Elementary
Grades: 6-7 Address: 201 East Armour Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-499-8000 Building Code: 3905	Grades: PK-5 Address: 3435 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-499-8000 Building Code: 6905

Crossroads Charter Schools

Crossroads Charter Schools - 048-926

Website: https://www.crossroadsschoolskc.org

Grades: PK-12

Address: 1011 Central, Kansas City, MO 64105

Phone: 816-221-2600

Sponsor: Kansas City Public Schools

Opened: 2012-2013 1st Renewal: 2016-2017 2nd Renewal: 2021-2022 3rd Renewal: 2026-2027

Crossroads Preparatory Academy	Crossroads - Quality Hill
Grades: 7-12 Address: 816 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone: 816-221-3191 Building Code: 1905	Grades: K-5 Address: 1080 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone: 816-221-3191 Building Code: 6905

Crossroads - Central Street
Grades: PK-6 Address: 1011 Central, Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone: 816-221-2600 Building Code: 6990

DeLaSalle Charter School

DeLaSalle Charter School - 048-923

Website: https://delasallecenter.com

Grades: 9-12

Address: 3737 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64109

Phone: 816-561-4445

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2010-2011 1st Renewal: 2014-2015 2nd Renewal: 2019-2020 3rd Renewal: 2024-2025

DeLaSalle Charter High School
Grades: 9-12 Address: 3737 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64109 Phone: 816-561-4445 Building Code: 1970

Ewing Marion Kauffman

Ewing Marion Kauffman - 048-924

Website: https://www.kauffmanschool.org

Grades: 5-12

Address: 6401 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131

Phone: 816-268-5660

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2011-2012 1st Renewal: 2020-2021 2nd Renewal: 2030-2031

Ewing Marion Kauffman High	Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle
Grades: 9-12 Address: 6401 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: 816-268-5660 Building Code: 1910	Grades: 5-8 Address: 6401 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: 816-268-5660 Building Code: 3930

Frontier Schools

Frontier Schools - 048-922

Website: https://www.frontierschools.org

Grades: PK-12

Address: 6800 Corporate Drive, Kansas City, MO 64120

Phone: 816-241-6200

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - Columbia

Opened: 2009-2010 1st Renewal: 2013-2014 2nd Renewal: 2018-2019 3rd Renewal: 2023-2024

Formerly Known As: Frontier School Innovation

Frontier School Of Excellence High	Frontier Stem High
Grades: 9-12 Address: 5605 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64110 Phone: 816-822-1331 Building Code: 1920	Grades: 9-12 Address: 6455 Commerce Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 Phone: 816-241-6202 Building Code: 1985

Frontier School Of Innovation Middle	Frontier School Of Excellence Middle
Grades: 4-8 Address: 1575 Universal Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 Phone: 816-241-2602 Building Code: 3935	Grades: 6-8 Address: 5605 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64110 Phone: 816-822-1331 Building Code: 3940

Frontier School Of Innovation Elementary
Grades: PK-3 Address: 6700 Corporate Drive, Kansas City, MO 64120 Phone: 816-363-1907 Building Code: 6975

Genesis School Inc.

Genesis School Inc. - 048-905

Website: https://www.genesisschool.org

Grades: PK-8

Address: 3800 E. 44th St., Kansas City, MO 64130

Phone: 816-921-0775

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2004-2005 2nd Renewal: 2014-2015 3rd Renewal: 2019-2020 4th Renewal: 2024-2025

Genesis School Inc.
Grades: PK-8 Address: 3800 E. 44th St., Kansas City, MO 64130 Phone: 816-921-0775 Building Code: 1945

Gordon Parks Elementary

Gordon Parks Elementary - 048-913

Website: https://www.gordonparks.org

Grades: PK-4

Address: 3715 Wyoming St., Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone: 816-753-6700

Sponsor: Kansas City Public Schools

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2005-2006 2nd Renewal: 2012-2013 3rd Renewal: 2017-2018 4th Renewal: 2022-2023

Gordon Parks Elementary
Grades: K-4 Address: 3715 Wyoming St., Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-753-6700 Building Code: 6935

Guadalupe Centers Schools

Guadalupe Centers Schools - 048-902

Website: https://guadalupecenters.org

Grades: PK-12

Address: 1015 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: 816-421-1015

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2007-2008 2nd Renewal: 2011-2012 3rd Renewal: 2016-2017 4th Renewal: 2021-2022

Formerly Known As: Della Lamb Elementary

Guadalupe Centers High	Guadalupe Centers Middle
Grades: 9-12 Address: 1524 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: 816-471-2582 Building Code: 1925	Grades: 6-8 Address: 2450 Belleview, Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: 816-472-4120 Building Code: 3925

Guadalupe Centers Elementary
Grades: PK-5 Address: 5123 E. Truman, Kansas City, MO 64127 Phone: 816-472-1471 Building Code: 6905

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Hogan Preparatory Academy - 048-904

Website: https://www.hoganprep.net

Grades: PK-12

Address: 6409 Agnes Ave., Kansas City, MO 64132

Phone: 816-444-3484

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2005-2006 2nd Renewal: 2010-2011 3rd Renewal: 2020-2021 4th Renewal: 2025-2026

Hogan Preparatory Academy High	Hogan Preparatory Middle
Grades: 9-12 Address: 1221 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: 816-444-3464 Building Code: 1935	Grades: 6-8 Address: 6409 Agnes Ave., Kansas City, MO 64132 Phone: 816-444-4479 Building Code: 3945

Hogan Preparatory Elementary
Grades: PK-5 Address: 2803 E. 51st, Kansas City, MO 64130 Phone: 816-444-5010 Building Code: 6910

Hope Leadership Academy

Hope Leadership Academy - 048-925

Website: https://www.hopeleadershipacademykc.org

Grades: PK-4

Address: 2800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128

Phone: 816-921-1213

Sponsor: Saint Louis University

Opened: 2011-2012 1st Renewal: 2015-2016 2nd Renewal: 2020-2021 3rd Renewal: 2025-2026

Hope Leadership Academy
Grades: K-4 Address: 2800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128 Phone: 816-921-1213 Building Code: 6985

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy - 048-929

Website: https://www.kcgpa.org

Grades: 5-8

Address: 5000 E. 17th St., Kansas City, MO 64127

Phone: 816-268-2573

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2019-2020 1st Renewal: 2023-2024

Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy
Grades: 5-8 Address: 5000 E. 17th St., Kansas City, MO 64127 Phone: 816-268-2573 Building Code: 3945

Kansas City International Academy

Kansas City International Academy - 048-912

Website: https://kcia.us

Grades: PK-8

Address: 414 Wallace Ave., Kansas City, MO 64125

Phone: 816-242-4206

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2008-2009 2nd Renewal: 2018-2019 3rd Renewal: 2023-2024

Formerly Known As: Crossroads Academy Of Kansas City

Kansas City International Academy
Grades: PK-8 Address: 414 Wallace Ave., Kansas City, MO 64125 Phone: 816-242-4206 Building Code: 6930

KIPP Endeavor Academy

KIPP Endeavor Academy - 048-918

Website: https://www.kippendeavor.org

Grades: K-9

Address: 2700 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127

Phone: 816-241-3994

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2007-2008 1st Renewal: 2016-2017 2nd Renewal: 2021-2022 3rd Renewal: 2026-2027

KIPP Legacy High School	KIPP Endeavor Academy
Grades: 9 Address: 2405 Elmwood Ave., Kansas City, MO 64127 Phone: 816-241-3994 Building Code: 1050	Grades: PK-8 Address: 2700 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127 Phone: 816-241-3994 Building Code: 3920

Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy

Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy - 048-910

Website: https://tolbertacademy.org

Grades: K-8

Address: 3400 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64109

Phone: 816-561-0114

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2005-2006 2nd Renewal: 2015-2016 3rd Renewal: 2020-2021 4th Renewal: 2025-2026

Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy
Grades: K-8 Address: 3400 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64109 Phone: 816-561-0114 Building Code: 6920

Scuola Vita Nuova

Scuola Vita Nuova - 048-915

Website: https://www.svncharter.org

Grades: K-8

Address: 535 Garfield Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124

Phone: 816-231-5788

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 1999-2000 1st Renewal: 2006-2007 2nd Renewal: 2012-2013 3rd Renewal: 2017-2018 4th Renewal: 2027-2028

Scuola Vita Nuova
Grades: K-8 Address:535 Garfield Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124 Phone: 816-231-5788 Building Code: 6945

University Academy

University Academy - 048-901

Website: https://www.universityacademy.org

Grades: PK-12

Address: 6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64132

Phone: 816-412-5900

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2000-2001 1st Renewal: 2004-2005 2nd Renewal: 2014-2015 3rd Renewal: 2019-2020 4th Renewal: 2024-2025

University Academy Upper	University Academy Middle
Grades: 9-12 Address: 6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64132 Phone: 816-412-5900 Building Code: 1915	Grades: 6-8 Address: 6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64132 Phone: 816-412-5900 Building Code: 3925

University Academy Lower
Grades: PK-5 Address: 6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64132 Phone: 816-412-5900 Building Code: 6965

St. Louis Charter Schools

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Atlas Public Schools

Atlas Public Schools - 115-933

Website: https://www.atlaspublic.org

Grades: K-2

Address: 2845 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone: 314-437-4898

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2021-2022

Atlas Public Schools
Grades: K-2 Address: 2845 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-437-4898 Building Code: 6905

The Biome

The Biome - 115-926

Website: https://thebiomeschool.org

Grades: K-5

Address: 4471 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63108

Phone: 314-531-0982

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - St. Louis

Opened: 2015-2016 1st Renewal: 2019-2020 2nd Renewal: 2024-2025

The Biome
Grades: K-5 Address: 4471 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: 314-531-0982 Building Code: 6905

City Garden Montessori

City Garden Montessori - 115-911

Website: https://www.citygardenschool.org

Grades: PK-8

Address: 1618 Tower Grove, St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 314-664-7646

Sponsor: Saint Louis University

Opened: 2008-2009 1st Renewal: 2017-2018 2nd Renewal: 2027-2028

City Garden Montessori Elementary And Adolescent Education Center	City Garden Montessori Early Childhood Education Center
Grades: 1-8 Address: 4209 Folsom Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-664-7646 Building Code: 6966	Grades: PK-K Address: 1618 Tower Grove, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-664-7646 Building Code: 6955

Confluence Academies

Confluence Academies - 115-906

Website: https://www.confluenceacademy.org

Grades: PK-12

Address: 611 North 10th St., Suite 525, St. Louis, MO 63101

Phone: 314-588-8554

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - Columbia

Opened: 2003-2004 1st Renewal: 2011-2012 2nd Renewal: 2016-2017 3rd Renewal: 2021-2022 4th Renewal: 2026-2027

Confluence Preparatory Academy	Grand Center Arts Academy High
Grades: 9-12 Address: 310 N. 15th St., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-588-1088 Building Code: 1920	Grades: 9-12 Address: 711 N. Grand Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-533-1791 Building Code: 1945

Grand Center Arts Academy Middle	Old North Academy
Grades: 6-8 Address: 711 N. Grand Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-533-1791 Building Code: 3920	Grades: PK-8 Address: 3017 N. 13th St., St. Louis, MO 63107 Phone: 314-241-1110 Building Code: 6930

South City	Aspire Academy
Grades: PK-8 Address: 3112 Meramec St., St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: 314-481-4700 Building Code: 6932	Grades: PK-2 Address:5421 Thekla Ave., St. Louis, MO 63120 Phone: 314-383-8900 Building Code: 6931

Gateway Science Academy Of St. Louis

Gateway Science Academy Of St. Louis - 115-916

Website: https://www.gsastl.org

Grades: PK-12

Address: 6576 Smiley Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139

Phone: 314-932-7513

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2010-2011 1st Renewal: 2014-2015 2nd Renewal: 2019-2020 3rd Renewal: 2024-2025

Gateway Science Academy High	Gateway Science Academy Middle
Grades: 9-12 Address: 5049 Fyler Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139 Phone: 314-261-4361 Building Code: 1940	Grades: 6-8 Address: 5049 Fyler Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139 Phone: 314-261-4361 Building Code: 3935

Gateway Science Academy Smiley	Gateway Science Academy South
Grades: PK-5 Address: 6576 Smiley Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139 Phone: 314-932-7513 Building Code: 6980	Grades: PK-5 Address: 6651 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 Phone: 314-669-9000 Building Code: 6997

Hawthorn Leadership School For Girls

Hawthorn Leadership School For Girls - 115-925

Website: https://www.hawthornschool.org

Grades: 6-12

Address: 1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113

Phone: 314-361-5323

Sponsor: Washington University

Opened: 2015-2016 1st Renewal: 2019-2020 2nd Renewal: 2024-2025

Hawthorn High	Hawthorn Middle
Grades: 9-12 Address: 1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113 Phone: 314-361-5323 Building Code: 1905	Grades: 6-8 Address: 1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113 Phone: 314-361-5323 Building Code: 3910

Kairos Academies

Kairos Academies - 115-931

Website: https://www.kairosacademies.org

Grades: 5-9

Address: 2315 Miami St., St. Louis, MO 63118

Phone: 314-252-0602

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2019-2020 1st Renewal: 2023-2024

Kairos High	Kairos Academies
Grades: 9 Address: 2315 Miami St., St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: 314-252-0602 Building Code: 1020	Grades: 5-8 Address: 2315 Miami St., St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: 314-252-0602 Building Code: 3945

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools - 115-914

Website: https://www.kippstl.org

Grades: PK-12

Address: 1310 Papin St., Ste 203, St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone: 314-349-1388

Sponsor: Washington University

Opened: 2009-2010 1st Renewal: 2018-2019 2nd Renewal: 2023-2024

KIPP St. Louis High	KIPP Inspire Academy
Grades: 9-12 Address: 706 N. Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-241-1030 Building Code: 1905	Grades: 5-8 Address: 1212 N. 22nd St., St. Louis, MO 63106 Phone: 314-296-3502 Building Code: 6970

KIPP Triumph Academy	KIPP Victory Academy
Grades: 5-8 Address: 1419 Linton, St. Louis, MO 63107 Phone: 314-454-9167 Building Code: 6973	Grades: K-4 Address: 955 Arcade Ave., St. Louis, MO 63112 Phone: 314-454-9255 Building Code: 6971

KIPP Wisdom Academy	KIPP Wonder Academy
Grades: K-4 Address: 1224 Grattan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 314-384-9561 Building Code: 6972	Grades: PK-3 Address: 3740 Marine Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: 314-450-9550 Building Code: 6974

La Salle

La Salle - 115-928

Website: https://www.lasallemiddleschool.org

Grades: 6-8

Address: 1106 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63106

Phone: 314-531-9820

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2015-2016 1st Renewal: 2019-2020 2nd Renewal: 2024-2025

La Salle Middle School
Grades: 6-8 Address: 1106 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63106 Phone: 314-531-9820 Building Code: 3910

Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Lafayette Preparatory Academy - 115-924

Website: https://lafayetteprep.org

Grades: PK-8

Address: 1900 Lafayette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104

Phone: 314-880-4459

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - St. Louis

Opened: 2013-2014 1st Renewal: 2017-2018 2nd Renewal: 2022-2023

Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Grades: PK-8 Address: 1900 Lafayette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 314-880-4459 Building Code: 6993

The Leadership School

The Leadership School - 096-901

Website: https://www.theleadershipschoolstl.org

Grades: K-2

Address: 1785 Pennsylvania Ave., Pagedale, MO 63113

Phone: 314-227-1777

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission Location: Normandy Collaborative

Opened: 2022-2023 1st Renewal: 2026-2027

The Leadership School
Grades: K-2) Address: 1785 Pennsylvania Ave., Pagedale, MO 63113 Phone: 314-227-1777 Building Code: 6905

Lift For Life Academy

Lift For Life Academy - 115-902

Website: https://www.liftforlifeacademy.org

Grades: PK-12

Address: 1731 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104

Phone: 314-231-2337

Sponsor: Southeast Missouri State University

Opened: 2000-2001 1st Renewal: 2005-2006 2nd Renewal: 2012-2013 3rd Renewal: 2017-2018 4th Renewal: 2022-2023

Lift For Life High	Lift For Life Middle
Grades: 9-12 Address: 1731 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 314-231-2337 Building Code: 1935	Grades: 5-8 Address: 1731 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 314-231-2337 Building Code: 3910

Lift For Life Elementary
Grades: PK-4 Address: 1920 S. 7th St., St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 314-231-2337 Building Code: 6905

Momentum Academy

Momentum Academy- 115-923

Website: https://momentumacademystl.org

Grades: K-8

Address: 3630 Ohio Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118

Phone: 314-664-7627

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - Columbia

Opened: 2013-2014 1st Renewal: 2017-2018 2nd Renewal: 2022-2023

Formerly Known As: Eagle College Prep Endeavor

Eagle Tower Grove South	Momentum Fox Park
Grades: K-8 Address: 3716 Morganford Road, St. Louis, MO 63116 Phone: 314-571-5762 Building Code: 6995	Grades: K-8 Address: 2617 Shenandoah Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 314-450-7651 Building Code: 6996

Eagle Tower Grove East	Eagle Gravois Park
Grades: K-8 Address: 2900 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: 314-376-3480 Building Code: 6997	Grades: K-8 Address: 3630 Ohio Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: 314-236-3000 Building Code: 6998

North Side Community School

North Side Community School - 115-913

Website: https://www.northsidecommunityschool.org

Grades: PK-8

Address: 3033 N. Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63115

Phone: 314-385-9502

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - St. Louis

Opened: 2009-2010 1st Renewal: 2013-2014 2nd Renewal: 2018-2019 3rd Renewal: 2028-2029

North Side Community - Grand Center	Northside Community School
Grades: 5-8 Address: 620 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-499-2009 Building Code: 6970	Grades: PK-4 Address: 3033 N. Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63115 Phone: 314-385-9502 Building Code: 6965

Premier Charter School

Premier Charter School - 115-903

Website: https://www.premiercharterschool.org

Grades: PK-8

Address: 5279 Fyler Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119

Phone: 314-645-9600

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - St. Louis

Opened: 2000-2001 1st Renewal: 2010-2011 2nd Renewal: 2019-2020 3rd Renewal: 2024-2025

Formerly Known As: St. Louis Charter School

Premier Charter School
Grades: PK-8 Address: 5279 Fyler Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-645-9600 Building Code: 6915

The Soulard School

The Soulard School - 115-932

Website: https://www.soulardschool.org

Grades: K-5

Address: 1110 Victor St., St. Louis, MO 63104

Phone: 314-865-2799

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - St. Louis

Opened: 2019-2020 1st Renewal: 2023-2024

The Soulard School
Grades: K-5 Address: 1110 Victor St., St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 314-865-2799 Building Code: 6930

St. Louis Language Immersion

St. Louis Language Immersion School - 115-912

Website: https://www.sllis.org

Grades: PK-8

Address: 1881 Pine, St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone: 314-533-0975

Sponsor: University Of Missouri - St. Louis

Opened: 2009-2010 1st Renewal: 2013-2014 2nd Renewal: 2018-2019 3rd Renewal: 2023-2024

St. Louis Language Immersion School
Grades: PK-8 Address: 1881 Pine, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-533-0975 Building Code: 6961

St. Louis Voices Academy Of Media Arts

St. Louis Voices Academy Of Media Arts - 115-934

Website: https://www.stlouisvoicesacademy.org

Grades: K-1

Address: 5501 Delmar Blvd., Suite A300, St. Louis, MO 63112

Phone: 314-901-4071

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Opened: 2023-2024

St. Louis Voices Academy Of Media Arts
Grades: K-1 Address: 5501 Delmar Blvd., Suite A300, St. Louis, MO 63112 Phone: 314-901-4071 Building Code: