Department of Education details 2025 charter school replication and expansion grant recipients

The U.S. Department of Education announced the recipients of the 2025 Charter Schools Program (CSP) Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools Grants. More than $87 million in funding will be distributed among eight awardees over the lifetime of these grants. This funding aims to support the expansion of high-performing charter schools nationwide. Currently, 8,150 charter schools educate over 3.7 million students in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Starlee Coleman, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, commented, "We are thrilled to see the U.S. Department of Education continue to invest in the growth of high-quality public charter schools through the Charter Schools Program. These grants will empower schools with a proven track record to reach more students—particularly those who have historically lacked access to excellent public schools. At a time when families are seeking more public school options, this funding is a critical step in meeting that demand and ensuring every child can attend a school that works for them."

The grant recipients for FY2025 include several charter school organizations with diverse expansion plans:

AcadeMir Charter Schools in Miami, FL plans to open five new schools within the next five years, alongside expanding eight existing ones.

Dove Schools located in Oklahoma City, OK, aims to adjust campus grade configurations to align with local districts, increasing its total enrollment by 66% over five years.

Friendship Public Charter Schools from Washington, D.C. intends to add 400 new seats, eliminating the current waiting list at Friendship Collegiate Academy (East).

Navigator Schools in Hollister, CA, is set to replicate six new schools and expand two others for Transitional Kindergarten, aiming for nearly 5,500 new seats.

SLAM Florida in Miami, FL, seeks to expand four schools, adding 3,927 student stations by employing its 6-12 model.

Triad Math and Science Academy in Cary, NC, focuses on providing STEAM education to 3,740 more students across North Carolina, including new students at several specific campuses.

YES Prep Public Schools in Houston, TX, plans to boost high-quality charter education options, particularly for disadvantaged students, adding 4,505 new seats.

Zeta Charter Schools in New York, NY, is set to open four new elementary schools in Queens, following its whole-child model, by August 2025.