Charter school leaders report that lack of access to adequate facilities is one of their primary concerns and one of the biggest barriers to growth. In fact, nearly one in five charter schools had to delay their opening date by a year or more due to facilities related issues. And nearly half of charter schools were in school buildings that did not have space for their anticipated enrollment in five years. Parent demand for charter schools is increasing, but facilities constraints are restricting supply. 

Facilities related issues have discouraged countless school leaders from submitting or completing their application. The Charter School Facility Center is dedicated to helping public charter schools access better and more affordable facilities and facility financing.