Charter schools are not for the wealthy. In fact, they enroll a significantly greater proportion of underprivileged and ethnic minority children than do traditi

Charter schools are not for the wealthy. In fact, they enroll a significantly greater proportion of underprivileged and ethnic minority children than do traditional public schools.[0] Their outcomes are mixed, but unlike public schools, underperforming charter schools face consequences for failing their students. That’s why many lower-SES parents are beating down the door to get their kids in. [0]: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d17/tables/dt17_216.30.asp https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d17/tables/dt17_216.30.a...