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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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®) |















