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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #92 |
5715 SOUTH 1300 EAST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
|
24:1
Larger than National Avg
479 Students 20 Teachers |
38.6
Above National Avg
61% Tested (AP®) 31% Passed (AP®) |
| #48 |
3138 COMMODORE PLAZA
MIAMI, FL 33133
|
16:1
Near National Avg
440 Students 27 Teachers |
56.5
Above National Avg
91% Tested (AP®) 45% Passed (AP®) |
| #32 |
201 FOREST ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
|
14:1
Near National Avg
963 Students 70 Teachers |
69.4
Above National Avg
74% Tested (AP®) 68% Passed (AP®) |
| #26 |
644 WEST 17TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
|
N/A
N/A
435 Students N/A Teachers |
76.9
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 73% Passed (AP®) |
| #9 |
3626 35TH AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94619
|
N/A
N/A
145 Students N/A Teachers |
92.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 89% 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®) |
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #97 |
11100 WESTERN AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90047
|
N/A
N/A
577 Students N/A Teachers |
36.7
Above National Avg
56% Tested (AP®) 30% Passed (AP®) |
| #126 |
820 BROADWAY ST
VENICE, CA 90291
|
N/A
N/A
562 Students N/A Teachers |
21.9
Near National Avg
37% Tested (AP®) 17% Passed (AP®) |
| #67 |
400 105TH AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94603
|
N/A
N/A
570 Students N/A Teachers |
46.6
Above National Avg
57% Tested (AP®) 43% Passed (AP®) |
| #3 |
11440 NORTH 136TH ST
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
|
N/A
N/A
647 Students N/A Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #1 |
3825 EAST 2ND ST
TUCSON, AZ 85716
|
N/A
N/A
670 Students N/A Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #131 |
5431 WEST 98TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
|
N/A
N/A
246 Students N/A Teachers |
21.1
Near National Avg
38% Tested (AP®) 16% Passed (AP®) |
| #100 |
1901 VILLA MARIA
BRYAN, TX 77802
|
17:1
Near National Avg
315 Students 19 Teachers |
35.4
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 14% Passed (AP®) |
| #144 |
755 NORTH A ST
PERRIS, CA 92570
|
N/A
N/A
733 Students N/A Teachers |
15.4
Near National Avg
43% Tested (AP®) 6% Passed (AP®) |
| #73 |
3500 WEST TEMPLE AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
|
N/A
N/A
442 Students N/A Teachers |
44.9
Above National Avg
97% Tested (AP®) 28% Passed (AP®) |
| #99 |
1712 SOUTH 32ND ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
|
14:1
Near National Avg
195 Students 14 Teachers |
35.8
Above National Avg
70% Tested (AP®) 24% Passed (AP®) |
| #139 |
221 NORTH WESTMORELAND AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
|
N/A
N/A
384 Students N/A Teachers |
19.1
Near National Avg
28% Tested (AP®) 16% Passed (AP®) |
| #56 |
5601 WEST LOOP SOUTH
HOUSTON, TX 77081
|
23:1
Larger than National Avg
444 Students 19 Teachers |
53.3
Above National Avg
67% Tested (AP®) 49% Passed (AP®) |
| #55 |
3688 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
|
15:1
Near National Avg
1,518 Students 98 Teachers |
53.3
Above National Avg
68% Tested (AP®) 48% 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®) |
| #128 |
155 WEST KELSO AVE
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
|
N/A
N/A
516 Students N/A Teachers |
21.6
Near National Avg
46% Tested (AP®) 14% Passed (AP®) |
| #87 |
17189 SHERIDAN ST
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33331
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,714 Students 89 Teachers |
39.6
Above National Avg
56% Tested (AP®) 34% Passed (AP®) |
