Building Stronger Schools for Every Student
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) is pleased to invite proposals for quality charter schools seeking to open in the state. The MCSAB is charged with approving only quality charter school proposals that meet identified educational needs and promote a diversity of educational choices.
(Click each arrow to expand or collapse section)
- 2026 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 2027-2028 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
INTERESTED APPLICANT WEBINAR WILL BE HELD AUGUST 8TH AT 1:00 - Join Zoom Meeting
General Info. & FAQs
Milestones - Updated Milestones - Extended deadline for Letters of Intent
Call for Quality Schools Application ~ New Schools
Call for Quality Schools Application ~ Existing Operators
Letter of Intent Template ~ New & Existing Schools
Budget Basics Webinar Slides & Recording- 2025 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 2026-2027 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
ESP & CMO Guidelines
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- 2024 Call for Quality Schools Application Cycle
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
Capacity Interview Criteria
2024 D & F Rated Districts Eligible for Charter Schools
Letters of Intent & Eligibility DeterminationsPublic comment period open - comments received
Full Applications:
Archway Charter School
Elite Charter Academy
Mississippi Global AcademyStage 2 Threshold Quality Review Findings:
Archway Charter School
Elite Charter Academy
Mississippi Global AcademyBoard Resolutions & Final Recommendation Reports
Archway Charter School
Mississippi Global Academy- 2023 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 2024-2025 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
Capacity Interview Criteria
2023 D & F Rated Districts Eligible for Charter Schools
Letters of Intent & Eligibility Determinations
Applications Submitted & Reviewed for CompletenessPublic comment period open - comments received
Full Applications:
Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Level-Up AcademyStage 2 Threshold Quality Review Findings:
Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Level-Up AcademyBoard Resolutions & Final Recommendation Reports
- 2022 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 2023-2024 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.
*New for 2022* NACSA Revisions to Application Cycle & RFP
Presentation Slides - December Board MeetingMilestones
Call for Quality Schools Application ~ New Schools
Call for Quality Schools Application ~ Existing Operators
Letter of Intent ~ New & Existing Schools
Letters of Intent & Eligibility Demonstrations
Applications Submitted & Reviewed for Completeness
Public Comment period open through August 5, 2022 ~ Comments received by deadlineFull Applications:
Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Level-Up Academy Public Charter
Mound Bayou New Millennial High School
Natchez-Adams Early Childhood & Intermediate Center
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - East Tallahatchie
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - North Bolivar
Southwest Mississippi Academy of Health Sciences
Southwest Mississippi Conservatory for Performing & Media ArtsStage 2 Threshold Quality Review Findings:
Applications Committee Meeting Presentation Slides
Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Level-Up Academy Public Charter
Mound Bayou New Millennial High School
Natchez-Adams Early Childhood & Intermediate Center
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - East Tallahatchie
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - North Bolivar
Southwest Mississippi Academy of Health Sciences
Southwest Mississippi Conservatory for Performing & Media ArtsInitial Stage 3 Independent Evaluation Recommendation Reports (Pre-Capacity Interview):
Applications Committee Meeting Presentation Slides
Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - East Tallahatchie
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - North BolivarBoard Resolutions & Final Recommendation Reports
Clarksdale Collegiate Prep
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - East Tallahatchie
Resilience Academy of Teaching Excellence - North Bolivar- 2021 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 2022-2023 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.
Call for Quality Schools ~ Existing Schools Application & Download Technical Assistance Tool
Call for Quality Schools ~ New Schools Application & Download Technical Assistance Tool
Application Milestones
Download Potential Locations for Charters
Prospective Applicant Webinar Recording
Letters of Intent & Eligibility Demonstrations
Summary of Applications Received
Full Applications:
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep ~ Board Resolution
Jackson Leadership Academy
Relentless Prep Academy ~ Board Resolution
Resilience Academy of Technological ExcellenceIndependent Evaluation Team Summary Recommendation Reports:
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Jackson Leadership Academy
Relentless Prep Academy
Resilience Academy of Technological Excellence
Stage 2 Summary Findings:
Columbus Leadership Academy
Instant Impact Global Prep
Jackson Leadership Academy
Relentless Prep Academy
Resilience Academy of Technological Excellence- 2020 Call for Quality Schools Application Cycle
Call for Quality Schools ~ Existing Schools Application
Call for Quality Schools ~ New Schools Application
Notice Inviting Public Comment ~ No Comments Received
Revised Milestones Timeline
Letters of Intent and Eligibility Demonstrations
Summary of Applications Received
Full Applications:
Southwest Leadership Academy
SR1 ~ Board Resolution
Voices for Education Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 ~ Board Resolution
Independent Evaluation Team Recommendation Reports:
SR1, College Preparatory & STEM Academy, proposed by SR1
Mound Bayou New Millennial High School, proposed by Voices for Education
Stage 2 Summary Findings:
Southwest Leadership Academy
SR1, College Preparatory & STEM Academy, proposed by SR1
Mound Bayou New Millennial High School, proposed by Voices for Education- 2019 Call for Quality Schools Application Cycle
RFP Letters of Intent
Stage 2 Findings
Stage 3 Findings
August 23, 2019 Applications Committee Meeting MinutesIndependent Evaluation Team Recommendation Reports:
Leflore Legacy Academy, proposed by MS Delta Academies
Memorial Preparatory Academy, proposed by Randy J. Naylor Memorial Foundation
Greenwood Charter School, proposed by MS Community Education Center
SR1 College Preparatory & STEM Academy, proposed by SR1