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Empowering future generations

There are 34 charter schools within the Concept Schools network. Each focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and College-Preparation. Schools are located in historically underserved communities and enroll students ranging in age from early childhood through 12th grade.

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By providing various layers of academic, financial, and operational support Concept Schools is a comprehensive service provider. Concept serves as the primary educational advocate for network schools by collaborating with charter authorizers, state educational agencies, and advocacy groups.

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Recent News

Citizens of Iowa Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of HSA Des Moines

Earlier this Fall, the citizens of Iowa celebrated the opening of the first charter public school in Des Moines.

A year ago, Concept Schools met with the government of Iowa for the purpose of filling educational gaps in underserved communities.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grant Awarded

Concept & HSA Des Moines secured federal CSP funding for opening the new school.

CEO Sedat Duman Speaking to All Staff at Belmont

HSA Belmont is Excited to Announce Their Second Campus

Concept Schools CEO Sedat Duman had the privilege to speak at Horizon Science Academy Belmont All Staff Meeting earlier this Fall.

US News Best HS

Six Concept Schools Recognized as Among the Best Charter High Schools in the Nation by US News & World Report

With CMSA leading the way at #1 in Illinois, Concept High Schools are the best in the nation

Stanford University: Concept Schools is a Gap-Busting CMO

CREDO Study: Charter public school students outperform their traditional public school peers.

At A Glance

34 Schools
13,500 Students
9,500+ HS Graduates Since 1999
$150M+ Academic Scholarships