[2] The group currently operates or manages thirty five tuition-free science, technology and math-focused schools in seven Midwest states.
Serving more than 14,000 students, Concept-managed schools are located in urban areas in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri.
[4] In 2014, Concept Schools in Ohio and two other states were served search warrants alleging embezzlement of federal grants, though no criminal charges were filed by 2016.
[9] In June 2014, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Education, and Federal Communications Commission conducted joint raids on Concept Schools and several Concept network schools in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio for "allegations of white collar crime," according to FBI spokesperson Vicki Anderson.
As a part of the investigation, multiple agencies closely reviewed a number of Concept's operations, practices, and functions.
Concept Schools values the insights gained over the past six years and looks forward to moving ahead with its core educational mission.