Emerald Charter Schools
Education Administration ProgramsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
Emerald Charter Schools is a small education organization that operates Emerald Academy, Knox County's first public charter school. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the group aims to provide free, sustainable, high-quality public schooling in urban neighborhoods, with a focus on a rigorous college-preparatory pathway. Its target is families seeking tuition-free public education in Knoxville's urban communities, addressing access and educational quality. In its early history, the organization established Emerald Academy as a college-preparatory public charter school for urban youth, with leadership appointed in 2014. In 2020, Emerald Charter Schools announced partnerships with Ionogen for cleaning and sanitization products and with Cherokee Health Systems to broaden medical care and related services for students and staff, reflecting a broader operational scope.