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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #101 |
998 SW FIRST ST
MIAMI, FL 33130
|
35:1
Larger than National Avg
248 Students 7 Teachers |
35.3
Above National Avg
57% Tested (AP®) 28% Passed (AP®) |
| #102 |
200 NEVADA ST
REDLANDS, CA 92373
|
N/A
N/A
194 Students N/A Teachers |
35.3
Above National Avg
49% Tested (AP®) 31% Passed (AP®) |
| #103 |
9719 SOUTH MAIN ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
|
N/A
N/A
583 Students N/A Teachers |
34.2
Above National Avg
54% Tested (AP®) 28% Passed (AP®) |
| #104 |
1800 EAST BYBERRY RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
|
17:1
Near National Avg
1,244 Students 75 Teachers |
33.7
Above National Avg
40% Tested (AP®) 32% Passed (AP®) |
| #105 |
10101 SYSTEMS PARKWAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
|
N/A
N/A
245 Students N/A Teachers |
32.8
Above National Avg
38% Tested (AP®) 31% Passed (AP®) |
| #106 |
320 MISSOURI ST
HELENA, AR 72342
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
175 Students 17 Teachers |
31.8
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 9% Passed (AP®) |
| #107 |
3877 LUSK ST
OAKLAND, CA 94608
|
N/A
N/A
534 Students N/A Teachers |
31.6
Above National Avg
55% Tested (AP®) 24% Passed (AP®) |
| #108 |
16233 SOUTH 48TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85048
|
N/A
N/A
1,499 Students N/A Teachers |
31.0
Above National Avg
34% Tested (AP®) 30% Passed (AP®) |
| #109 |
1810 STUART
HOUSTON, TX 77004
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
385 Students 21 Teachers |
30.4
Above National Avg
78% Tested (AP®) 14% Passed (AP®) |
| #110 |
901 YORKCHESTER
HOUSTON, TX 77079
|
13:1
Near National Avg
977 Students 76 Teachers |
29.8
Above National Avg
62% Tested (AP®) 19% Passed (AP®) |
| #111 |
20807 JOHNSON ST
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
78 Students 4 Teachers |
29.4
Above National Avg
47% Tested (AP®) 24% Passed (AP®) |
| #112 |
8430 WOODBURY CROSSING
WOODBURY, MN 55125
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
354 Students 21 Teachers |
29.2
Above National Avg
37% Tested (AP®) 27% Passed (AP®) |
| #113 |
407 JAMES ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
812 Students 75 Teachers |
28.3
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 4% Passed (AP®) |
| #114 |
50 FILLMORE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
|
16:1
Near National Avg
642 Students 39 Teachers |
26.8
Above National Avg
75% Tested (AP®) 11% Passed (AP®) |
| #115 |
144 WEST WOODWARD AVE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
|
N/A
N/A
360 Students N/A Teachers |
26.7
Above National Avg
31% Tested (AP®) 25% Passed (AP®) |
| #116 |
10215 NORTH 43RD AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
|
N/A
N/A
802 Students N/A Teachers |
26.2
Above National Avg
63% Tested (AP®) 14% Passed (AP®) |
| #117 |
250 WEST FIFTH ST
SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
|
N/A
N/A
850 Students N/A Teachers |
26.0
Above National Avg
38% Tested (AP®) 22% Passed (AP®) |
| #118 |
3500 SOUTH HILL ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
|
N/A
N/A
591 Students N/A Teachers |
25.8
Above National Avg
37% Tested (AP®) 22% Passed (AP®) |
| #119 |
7155 ASHBURN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77061
|
N/A
N/A
303 Students N/A Teachers |
25.0
Above National Avg
66% Tested (AP®) 11% Passed (AP®) |
| #120 |
6952 VAN NUYS BLVD
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91405
|
N/A
N/A
731 Students N/A Teachers |
24.8
Above National Avg
29% Tested (AP®) 23% Passed (AP®) |
| #121 |
3425 WEST MANCHESTER BLVD
INGLEWOOD, CA 90305
|
N/A
N/A
601 Students N/A Teachers |
24.4
Above National Avg
34% Tested (AP®) 21% Passed (AP®) |
| #122 |
7444 EAST BROADWAY
TUCSON, AZ 85710
|
N/A
N/A
128 Students N/A Teachers |
24.2
Above National Avg
27% Tested (AP®) 23% Passed (AP®) |
| #123 |
1720 M ST
ARCATA, CA 95521
|
N/A
N/A
95 Students N/A Teachers |
24.0
Above National Avg
36% Tested (AP®) 20% Passed (AP®) |
| #124 |
1209 ADAM SMITH AVE
CALDWELL, ID 83605
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
401 Students 19 Teachers |
22.3
Near National Avg
36% Tested (AP®) 18% Passed (AP®) |
| #125 |
6705 EAST JULIAN AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
|
N/A
N/A
890 Students N/A Teachers |
22.3
Near National Avg
56% Tested (AP®) 11% Passed (AP®) |
