The Capital City Public Charter School is an award-winning public school of choice for children Pre-K through eighth grade. Beginning in fall 2008, Capital City will enroll 9th graders and will continue to add a grade a year through 12th grade.A charter school is a free public school that operates independently of the local school system with funding determined by a per pupil formula. The school is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by a board of trustees that includes parents, educators, community leaders, and financial and legal experts.