Charter Schools Best High Schools
Charter schools are public schools that operate under charters and have been released from some of the regulations governing traditional public schools. Charter schools tend to have limited enrollment and usually accept students through an application process. The following are the nation's top charter schools, as calculated by U.S. News. Read the full methodology.
| Charter Rank | School | Students / Teachers | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
3825 EAST 2ND ST
TUCSON, AZ 85716
|
N/A
N/A
651 Students N/A Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #2 |
255 SWIFT ST
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
|
17:1
Near National Avg
475 Students 27 Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #3 |
427 MAIN ST
HYANNIS, MA 02601
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
401 Students 40 Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (IB) 100% Passed (IB) |
| #4 |
251 BAYSIDE RD
ARCATA, CA 95521
|
17:1
Near National Avg
91 Students 6 Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (IB) 100% Passed (IB) |
| #5 |
610 MAIN ST
EVANSVILLE, IN 47708
|
14:1
Near National Avg
303 Students 22 Teachers |
93.8
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 92% Passed (AP®) |
| #6 |
2600 OTTINGER RD
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
|
14:1
Near National Avg
480 Students 35 Teachers |
92.7
Above National Avg
96% Tested (IB) 92% Passed (IB) |
| #7 |
100 SEBASTOPOL RD
SANTA ROSA, CA 95407
|
23:1
Larger than National Avg
645 Students 28 Teachers |
91.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 88% Passed (AP®) |
| #8 |
9500 GILMAN DR MC 0536
LA JOLLA, CA 92093
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
816 Students 40 Teachers |
88.8
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 85% Passed (AP®) |
| #9 |
11036 HAWTHORNE BLVD
LENNOX, CA 90304
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
535 Students 25 Teachers |
88.0
Above National Avg
95% Tested (AP®) 85% Passed (AP®) |
| #10 |
2355 EAST KEATS M/S UH134
FRESNO, CA 93740
|
23:1
Larger than National Avg
437 Students 19 Teachers |
87.8
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 84% Passed (AP®) |
| #11 |
100 NORTH DUPONT RD
WILMINGTON, DE 19807
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
987 Students 47 Teachers |
87.5
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 87% Passed (AP®) |
| #12 |
2480 SW EIGHTH ST
MIAMI, FL 33135
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
304 Students 17 Teachers |
87.3
Above National Avg
98% Tested (AP®) 84% Passed (AP®) |
| #13 |
13703 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77039
|
15:1
Near National Avg
758 Students 51 Teachers |
86.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 81% Passed (AP®) |
| #14 |
4467 WEST BROADWAY
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
|
26:1
Larger than National Avg
612 Students 24 Teachers |
82.7
Above National Avg
90% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #15 |
4605 LIVE OAK
DALLAS, TX 75204
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
205 Students 17 Teachers |
82.7
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 77% Passed (AP®) |
| #16 |
3300 WEST SPARROW AVE
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004
|
N/A
N/A
366 Students N/A Teachers |
81.9
Above National Avg
85% Tested (AP®) 81% Passed (AP®) |
| #17 |
3626 35TH AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94619
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
106 Students 5 Teachers |
81.9
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 76% Passed (AP®) |
| #18 |
890 BROADWAY
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
410 Students 22 Teachers |
77.7
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 70% Passed (AP®) |
| #19 |
800 MERLIN DR
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,425 Students 76 Teachers |
73.2
Above National Avg
90% Tested (AP®) 67% Passed (AP®) |
| #20 |
401 SOUTH 1ST ST
DONNA, TX 78537
|
17:1
Near National Avg
745 Students 43 Teachers |
71.9
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 63% Passed (AP®) |
| #21 |
4904 NORTH DUNCAN DR
COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
569 Students 28 Teachers |
70.9
Above National Avg
81% Tested (AP®) 67% Passed (AP®) |
| #22 |
5100 POLK ST
HOUSTON, TX 77023
|
17:1
Near National Avg
320 Students 19 Teachers |
70.0
Above National Avg
90% Tested (AP®) 63% Passed (AP®) |
| #23 |
5151 STATE UNIVERSITY DR LOT
LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
539 Students 28 Teachers |
66.9
Above National Avg
96% Tested (AP®) 57% Passed (AP®) |
| #24 |
353 CRENSHAW
HOUSTON, TX 77034
|
15:1
Near National Avg
785 Students 51 Teachers |
66.9
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 56% Passed (AP®) |
| #25 |
2325 WEST SUNSET RD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
|
N/A
N/A
765 Students N/A Teachers |
66.3
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 55% Passed (AP®) |
