OUR MISSION
Better World Preparatory is a school committed to the development of the whole child; SCHOLARLY, self-aware, self-improving, service-oriented, STUDENTS of the WORLD.
Every member of the BWP community operates from an understanding of our shared humanity and believes in the potential of every human being to teach, learn, reflect, and meaningfully contribute to the betterment of society.
OUR VISION
At Better World Preparatory, we envision a school community where our graduates become human beings that represent and advocate for peace, love, respect and humanity for all. We are committed to providing a strong intellectual and ethical foundation through teaching practices that educate both the mind and the heart, ultimately equipping our students with the knowledge, skills and values needed to contribute meaningfully to the betterment of society.
We will do this by accomplishing the following goals:
Developing students who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, reflective collaborators, and thoughtful creators who recognize that becoming an architect for a better world begins with the self.
Providing high quality visual and performing arts programming for EVERY child.
Cultivating a culture of academic excellence, social-emotional awareness, and common humanity.
Increasing the number of socioeconomically disadvantaged students that are meeting and exceeding grade level standards entering high school.
Improving the public education system in California through the creation of a replicable, self-improving and impactful school model that can meet the needs of all students.
FAQs
What is a charter school?
A charter school is a public school that provides instruction in any grades TK-12 created or organized by teachers, parents, community leaders or a community-based organization.
Do charters get more money than other public schools?
Charter schools are funded by public dollars, the same as any other public school; however, they generally receive fewer dollars per pupil than district schools. In 2017-2018 school year, the average charter school received approximately $2,730 less per student than the average district school. Learn more here.
Are charter schools public schools?
Yes, charters are public schools. They are are tuition free and open to all students; nonsectarian and cannot discriminate on any basis; publicly funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars based on enrollment, like other public schools; and held accountable for meeting state and federal academic standards.
Are charters held accountable?
Charter schools introduce an unprecedented level of accountability into public education. If a charter public school is not improving student achievement as laid out in its charter agreement, it can be closed down. This is not the case for district-run public schools. Charter schools must operate within all state and federal laws, abide by health, safety and civil rights laws, as well as business regulations.
Do charters cherry pick students?
According to federal law, charter schools must accept all students, including students with disabilities, English learners, regardless of previous academic performance. If there are more interested students than available seats, the schools are required to hold “blind” lotteries, which randomly determine which students will be enrolled.
Do charter schools perform any better than district-run public schools?
The largest national study of charter school performance was conducted in 2023 by Stanford University. Key findings included:
Charter school students have an average of 16 more days of learning in reading and 5 more days in math in a school year compared to their matched peers
Black and Hispanic students, as well as students in poverty, have stronger growth than their traditional public school peers
Charter schools enroll and educate more diverse and academically challenged students than local traditional schools
