Carlos attends a school in which the teachers often work longer hours than other schools. They tend to be more ethnically and economically segregated, with small classes. He knows that the school sets its own standards and receives private money and sponsors. Carlos is attending a _____ school.

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The characteristics mentioned in the passage suggest that Carlos attends a charter school. Charter schools often receive private funding and have more autonomy in setting their own standards and curriculum. They may also have smaller class sizes and a more segregated student population.

Carlos Attends a School in Which the Teachers Often Work