What is a school called that is created by a contract between those starting the school (individuals or parent groups) and the governing authority granting the agreement (state or local school board)?

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A charter school is created by a contract (charter) between those starting the school and the governing authority (state or local school board) granting the agreement. The other options, parochial schools are private schools that operate under the auspices of a particular religious group, public schools are government-funded and run by the state or local school board, and private schools are independently run and funded by tuition and donations.

What Is a School Called That Is Created by a Contract