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Mater Academy of Nevada (new Las Vegas campus)NV
Approved Mar 10, 2026
Las Vegas, NV (2025 E. Sahara Ave) · grades: Network model (varies by campus) · opens: date not yet set
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Latest: SPCSA approved Mater's request to acquire/construct new Las Vegas facilities (Mar 10, 2026)
In the news: SPCSA approves new Mater Academy Las Vegas facilities
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Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM)GA
Approved Aug 27, 2025
Atlanta · grades: 6-12 · opens: Fall 2026
Active and preparing to open. Decisions are likely being made now.
Latest: Signed a 30,000 sq ft lease at Uptown Atlanta (Feb 17, 2026)
In the news: AIM signs lease for 30,000 sq ft at Uptown Atlanta
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The Meliora SchoolGA
Approved Jul 30, 2025
Gwinnett County · grades: 6-12 · opens: Fall 2026
Active and preparing to open. Decisions are likely being made now.
Latest: Awarded a federal CSP startup subgrant (Dec 10, 2025)
In the news: Meliora among five schools sharing $9.3M in CSP startup subgrants
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AMS NellisNV
Approved Dec 1, 2025
Las Vegas (Nellis area), NV · grades: Not yet public · opens: Fall 2026
Active and preparing to open. Decisions are likely being made now.
Latest: Hiring its Executive Director and ~90% of roles posted; first board meeting held (Mar 10, 2026)
In the news: AMS Nellis preparing for Fall 2026 open; hiring Executive Director
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Fort Worth STEAM AcademyTX
Approved Jun 27, 2025
East Fort Worth, TX · grades: Middle school (founding) · opens: August 2026
Active and preparing to open. Decisions are likely being made now.
Latest: 6th-grade enrollment open for 2026-27; actively hiring founding staff (Apr 15, 2026)
In the news: Proposed Fort Worth STEAM Academy pitches stable charter alternative
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Arcadia High SchoolTX
Approved Jun 27, 2025
Southwest Houston, TX · grades: High school · opens: August 2026
Approved a while ago, still quiet.
Latest: Founder & proposed Superintendent Mohamad Maarouf is in place (Aug 12, 2025)
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Dominion Purpose AcademyGA
Approved Aug 28, 2024
Columbus (Muscogee County) · grades: K-8 · opens: Within 2-3 years
Approved a while ago, still quiet.
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TMSA Durham (Triangle Math & Science Academy)NC
Approved Sep 8, 2025
Durham, NC · grades: K-5 (scaling to K-8) · opens: Fall 2026
Active and preparing to open. Decisions are likely being made now.
Latest: Secured a $5.0M Charter School Growth Fund investment (Jan 15, 2026)
In the news: TMSA secures $5.0M Charter School Growth Fund investment
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Frank Liu Jr. Academy for Music & Arts (FLAMA)TX
Approved Jun 27, 2025
Houston (East End), TX · grades: K-1 launch, growing to PreK-8 · opens: August 2027
Active and preparing to open. Decisions are likely being made now.
Latest: Opening date is later than approval projected: August 2027 (Jan 1, 2026)
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The Museum School of East DallasTX
Approved Jun 27, 2025
Dallas, TX · grades: Not yet public · opens: August 2026
Approved a while ago, still quiet.
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Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence (DBAE)NV
Approved May 30, 2025
Nevada (SPCSA) · grades: Not yet public · opens: 2025-2026
Approved a while ago, still quiet.
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The Wright Community SchoolGA
Approved Jul 31, 2024
Location to be determined · grades: Not yet public · opens: Fall 2026
Approved a while ago, still quiet.
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RYZE AcademyNC
Approved Sep 8, 2025
Forsyth County, NC · grades: Not yet public · opens: Fall 2026
Approved a while ago, still quiet.
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BH2 STREAM AcademyNC
Approved Sep 8, 2025
Tarboro (Edgecombe County), NC · grades: K-6 · opens: Fall 2026 (at risk)
Approved, but its opening is at risk.
Latest: Flagged by the CSRB: behind on enrollment and facility readiness (Apr 6, 2026)
In the news: CSRB questions readiness of accelerated 2026 schools, incl. BH2 STREAM
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Fayette Classical AcademyGA
Approved Aug 28, 2024
Fayetteville (Fayette County) · grades: K-6 (scaling to K-12) · opens: Fall 2026 (delayed from 2025)
Approved a while ago, still quiet.
Latest: Opening delayed from Fall 2025 to Fall 2026 (Jun 1, 2025)
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Movement School AthensGA
Approved Aug 28, 2024
Athens (Clarke County) · grades: K-5 · opens: Fall 2026
Approved a while ago, still quiet.
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