We work for change that changes everything.

We are a network of 39 non-profit, tuition-free K-12 public charter schools across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. But we’re more than that. We’re changemakers.

In order to make long-lasting and transformative change, our public charter schools believe in focusing on what we know to work: serving all students, growing in our communities, sharing and learning from others, and committing to innovation. It makes us who we are. And who are we?

We are high performing.

We have some of the best schools in the country. Our students are outperforming their peers across our cities and states. And they’re going on to college and their careers to become whatever they dream of.

We care about people.

We can help you become who you’re meant to be, whether you’re 8 or 38. Because at Achievement First, we know that taking care of kids means taking care of educators, too.

We are innovating.

We never stop learning and evolving. It’s a part of everything we do, from our bold new programs to the way our network of free public charter schools continues to iterate in service of our students’ and communities’ needs. Above all, we are driven by our commitment to educational equity, ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have the tools they need to succeed.