2024 Call for Quality Schools Application Cycle

The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) is pleased to invite proposals for quality charter schools seeking to open in the 2025-2026 school year or thereafter. The MCSAB is charged with approving only quality charter school proposals that meet identified educational needs and promote a diversity of educational choices. - NACSA Revisions to Application Cycle & RFP 

General Info. & FAQs
Milestones 
Call for Quality Schools Application ~ New Schools 
Call for Quality Schools Application ~ Existing Operators 
Letter of Intent Template ~ New & Existing Schools
Prospective Applicant Webinar Slides & Recording
Eligible Applicant Webinar Slides & Recording
Capacity Interview Criteria
D & F Rated Districts Eligible for Charter Schools - 2023 Accountability Ratings
Letters of Intent & Eligibility Determinations

Public comment period open - comments received

Full Applications:
Archway Charter School
Elite Charter Academy
Mississippi Global Academy

Stage 2 Threshold Quality Review Findings:

Initial Findings:
Archway Charter School
Elite Charter Academy
Mississippi Global Academy

Guidelines for Stage 2 Applicant Response to Initial Review

Final Findings:
Archway Charter School
Elite Charter Academy
Mississippi Global Academy

Initial Stage 3 Independent Evaluation Recommendation Reports (Pre-Capacity Interview):
Archway Charter School
Mississippi Global Academy

Board Resolutions & Final Recommendation Reports
Archway Charter School
Mississippi Global Academy

2026 Application Cycle
2025 Application Cycle
2024 Application Cycle
2023 Application Cycle
2022 Application Cycle
2021 Application Cycle
2020 Application Cycle
2019 Application Cycle