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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #11 |
2600 OTTINGER RD
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
|
13:1
Near National Avg
520 Students 41 Teachers |
90.6
Above National Avg
91% Tested (IB) 91% Passed (IB) |
| #12 |
2611 EAST MATOIAN
FRESNO, CA 93740
|
N/A
N/A
479 Students N/A Teachers |
90.2
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 87% Passed (AP®) |
| #13 |
13703 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77039
|
14:1
Near National Avg
823 Students 58 Teachers |
87.9
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 84% Passed (AP®) |
| #14 |
606 EAST ROYAL LN
IRVING, TX 75039
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
409 Students 35 Teachers |
85.7
Above National Avg
99% Tested (AP®) 81% Passed (AP®) |
| #15 |
2325 WEST SUNSET RD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
|
N/A
N/A
800 Students N/A Teachers |
85.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #16 |
1315 DUMBLE
HOUSTON, TX 77023
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
359 Students 21 Teachers |
84.8
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #17 |
800 MERLIN DR
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,444 Students 75 Teachers |
84.3
Above National Avg
98% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #18 |
2800 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
|
15:1
Near National Avg
636 Students 42 Teachers |
84.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 79% Passed (AP®) |
| #19 |
5400 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
HOUSTON, TX 77021
|
16:1
Near National Avg
525 Students 33 Teachers |
83.4
Above National Avg
99% Tested (AP®) 78% Passed (AP®) |
| #20 |
4411 ANDERSON RD
HOUSTON, TX 77053
|
15:1
Near National Avg
689 Students 45 Teachers |
83.3
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 78% Passed (AP®) |
