Our History

ERA was the first public charter school in the southwest suburban area specifically dedicated to offering a demanding college-preparatory, classical, liberal-arts curriculum.

2004:

• Opened in Sept. with 108 students in grades 6, 7, and 9, expanding by one grade per year

2009:

• We served some 280 students in grades 6-12 and graduated the first class of seniors in June, 2008

2010:

• Obtained approval in the summer of 2010 to add Kindergarten through grade 5 for the school year 2010-2011

2011:

• We are currently expanding the Eden Prairie campus which will house our entire student body, Kindergarten through grade 12.  

2012:

• K-12 is now housed in one building, our Eden Prairie campus!