However, there also are many private schools operating within the state.
In 1995, there were two single-sex public schools operating in this country.
The only two high schools operating in Zabul Province are in Qalat.
"We've now got 52 charter schools operating on 98 separate campuses across the District," Mr. Gray said.
He now works for GEMS, a Dubai-based chain of commercial schools operating in nine countries, including Britain.
In September, there will be about 300 free schools operating – out of 22,000 state schools in England.
A number of parishes have been forced to dig into their reserve funds to finance schools operating despite persistent losses.
The approvals will increase more than fourfold the number of charter schools operating in New York State.
Over the next six months the priorities will be providing decent temporary shelter for the displaced, and getting police and schools operating again as normal.
But more than a decade later, with 2,996 charter schools operating in 38 states, experts say that has not been the case.
