What is a charter school?

Question

I was just wondering what a Charter school was because I was in Pacific Palisades yesterday, I saw that the high school said "Charter High" on it. I searched it on the internet at schoolmatters.com and the school had a large variety of demeografics.It was like 45% white, 30% black and 25% hispanic and most of the income was of the low class. The reason why it doesn't make sense to me is because Pacific Palisades is prodominantly a white community with the average house starting at 1.2 million dollars.

Answer 1

my brother goes to one. personally i dont really unerstand it but this is what i do know. a company gives money to suport the school. the schoo is still public, but it is a lottery to get in. also they have different rules than public. like at my brothers school they have uniform, where public doesnt. also their cafeteria food is much better, its like gourmet. hope this helps!