Chicago Public Schools
Tuition paid to charter schools
$11.9 million
Exact amount: $11,896,402.40
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
608 students (2024-25 school profile) x about $19,566 per student. Per-student figure is tuition divided by profile enrollment (estimate).
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Charter/Contract Per Pupil Revenue K-12 Tuition (Charter Core Instructional Funding) | $11,320,889.48 | 95.2% |
| All other funds and programs (6 smaller lines) | $575,512.92 | 4.8% |