For nearly a decade, Washington Charter School Development has provided leaders of charter schools in under-resourced communities with expert guidance and access to philanthropic resources to build long-term facilities. WCSD was formed by Pacific Charter School Development (PCSD) to carry out its mission of creating long-term homes for high-quality charter schools in Washington State. WCSD has expanded across Washington State, deploying $60 million to develop 17 school facility projects.
2004
Founded in Los Angeles
Pacific Charter School Development was founded with philanthropic support from NewSchools Venture Fund, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and The Walton Family Foundation to create an organization of real estate and education professionals to scope, build, and invest in high-quality charter schools serving under-resourced communities.
2004
Founded in Los Angeles
Pacific Charter School Development was founded with philanthropic support from NewSchools Venture Fund, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and The Walton Family Foundation to create an organization of real estate and education professionals to scope, build, and invest in high-quality charter schools serving under-resourced communities.
2013
Expanded to Washington
With voter approval establishing the Washington charter school sector, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and PCSD partnered to begin development of eight charter schools.
2013
Expanded to Washington
With voter approval establishing the Washington charter school sector, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and PCSD partnered to begin development of eight charter schools.
2015
Established WCSD
PCSD established Washington Charter School Development to serve the local market.
2015
Established WCSD
PCSD established Washington Charter School Development to serve the local market.
2021
Delivered Why Not You Academy project
Why Not You Academy was the 100th project for PCSD, which includes Northern California, Southern California, and Washington State.
2021
Delivered Why Not You Academy project
Why Not You Academy was the 100th project for PCSD, which includes Northern California, Southern California, and Washington State.
To date, WCSD has invested $60M in total projects leveraging philanthropy, private financing, and state funding to expand high-quality educational options for more than 5,750 students.
