The Noble Network is the charter management organization for Noble Street Charter School’s campuses. The Network ensures that the same high standards found at the original Noble Street campus carry over into the new school campuses. It is headed by Superintendent & COO Michael Milkie, who oversees hiring and academic concerns, and President & CEO Ron Manderschied, managing business and back-office operations.
Noble Street Charter School’s achievements in standardized test scores, average daily attendance, high school graduation, college enrollment and teacher quality confirm the value of the Noble Network. The Noble Network allows academic leaders to focus on academics. See Noble Network organizational chart.
Noble Street Charter School currently includes seven campuses:
At least two campuses will open in 2009.
From a dedication to scholarship, to a commitment to discipline, honor, and vision, the sum of the Noble experience is called the Noble Culture. The culture is present in every element of day to day life at Noble Street campuses. The school includes a diverse group of students, teachers, administrators and supporters united in a common commitment to students’ success in college and beyond. Watch the Noble Street video for a brief window into campus life at Noble Street Charter School.
Local and national funders have invested in the Noble Network’s effort to carry out the replication of Noble Street Charter School. The replication effort has local and national support because of Noble Street’s demonstrated success in preparing low-income, minority students for success in college and careers.
Noble Street Charter School has established Core Success Drivers that the Noble Network strives to support.
The success of the Noble Network’s replication effort depends on:
- Continued financial support from local and national investors and individuals who believe in the Noble Mission
- Continued support from the Chicago Public School district, including receipt of adequate per-pupil funding that increases appropriately
- The ability to find adequate, financially-viable facilities in which to locate new campuses
A 2006 study of the demand trends for Noble Street, Rauner and Pritzker indicate the need for Noble Street’s continued expansion. Demand trends have remained consistent with these since 2006.