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Charter Schools Division


Supports, promotes, and authorizes high quality charter schools that improve achievement and choice for California public schools and families.

Susan Park, Director

Phone: 916-322-6029
Fax: 916-322-1465


The Charter Schools Division is part of the Legal, Audits and Charters Branch.

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Charter Schools
Public schools that may provide instruction in any grades, Transitional Kindergarten through 12th (TK–12), that are created or organized by a group of teachers, parents, community leaders or a community-based organization

Questions:   Charter Schools Division | 916-322-6029
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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