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Charter School Growth Fund

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

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Overview

Charter School Growth Fund

Geographic Scope: United States (30 states, with significant focus on Texas)

Focus Areas: Quality Schools, Education

Overview:
Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) identifies high-performing charter schools and helps them expand, boosting academic outcomes, raising graduation rates, and unlocking opportunities for more students. Partnership between Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Charter School Growth Fund began in 2007.

Investment & Impact:

  • Portfolio: Over 1,100 schools supported

  • Students Reached: 725,000+ children across 30 states

  • 2024 Dell Foundation Commitment: $20 million to open 30,000 new charter seats in Texas

  • Dell Catalyst Fund: $300 million in facilities savings launched to allow schools to invest more in teachers and learning

    • Key Activities:

  • Identifies promising charter networks early

  • Provides leadership development support

  • Builds financial strength and governance capacity

  • Supports school expansion and scaling

  • Strengthens high-performing charter networks

    • Academic Outcomes:

  • More than 75% of students in CSGF-supported schools outperform peers in reading

  • 66% outperform peers in math

  • Strong college attendance and graduation rates among alumni (example: YES Prep alumni 73% enrolled in college or have degree)

  • 100% college admission rates at some schools (e.g., Denver's Montview High School)

    • What They Fund:

  • School expansion and scaling

  • Leadership and governance development

  • Financial management systems

  • Facilities improvements (through Dell Catalyst Fund)

  • Teacher support

    • Program Examples:

  • YES Prep Public Schools (Houston) - college graduation rate 4x peer average

  • Montview High School (Denver) - 100% college admission rate

  • Texas Empowerment Academy (Austin) - students earn college credit before high school graduation

  • Carmen School of Science and Technology (Milwaukee)

  • Rocketship Schools - personalized learning model

    • Background:
    Part of Michael & Susan Dell Foundation's $6.25 billion commitment to 25 million American children.

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