Public Charter Schools
SCORE advocates for high-quality nonprofit public charter schools to support and accelerate student learning. Expanding high-quality public charter schools is a research-supported approach for increasing student achievement, with public charters showing better outcomes for Black, Hispanic, and low-income students in Tennessee when compared to many traditional public schools.
Innovative School Models and Approaches Resources
See all resourcesA SPOTLIGHT ON Nashville Classical Charter School
April 3, 2023
Founded in 2013, Nashville Classical Charter School (NCCS) serves a racially, economically, and geographically diverse group of 550 students in grades K-8. Seventy percent of NCCS students are Black or LatinX, and the student body represents 26 unique zip codes from across the greater Nashville area.
National Study Highlights Student Growth In Tennessee Public Charter Schools
August 1, 2023
In 2023, there were 114 charter schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 44,000 students — 5 percent of the state’s total student population. The resources below provide key data regarding the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.
A SPOTLIGHT ON Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School
April 3, 2023
Located in North Nashville, Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School serves 352 students in grades K-5. Nearly 95 percent of its students are Black. Purpose Prep aims to provide all students with a rigorous curriculum, high-quality instruction, and positive character development to ensure they are prepared for college.
Strategic Investments
SCORE maximizes our impact across the state through strategic investments in innovative mission-aligned work.
SCORE supports high-quality public charter schools as they are launching and growing with investments that have supported recruiting new teachers to the profession, training teachers to become future principals, and upskilling educators.
Recent Perspectives
The Promise of Education: Ensuring Greater Opportunity for Economic Independence
October 3, 2024 |
Higher education can lead to more opportunity and economic independence for Tennesseans. But for too many Tennesseans, education does not always yield greater career opportunity. A better understanding of which credentials and degrees in our state lead to economic prosperity can help put more young people on pathways to successful careers.
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Learn About Our New Look: Celebrating Our Past and Looking Ahead to the Future
September 4, 2024 |
As SCORE marks its 15th birthday, we are proud to share a refreshed brand and newly designed website that signifies the energy we’re taking with us into the coming years. We’re celebrating where we’ve been and looking ahead to our continued role in ensuring that Tennessee students succeed.
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Measuring What Matters
July 1, 2024 |
Tennessee has an impressive track record of educational improvement, grounded in using data to improve student outcomes; there are signs that some of the most important tools that enabled that progress are at significant risk. It’s time to recommit to policies that work.
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