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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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®) |
| #72 |
13735 BEAMER RD BOX 613
HOUSTON, TX 77089
|
21:1
Larger than National Avg
361 Students 17 Teachers |
45.1
Above National Avg
77% Tested (AP®) 35% Passed (AP®) |
| #38 |
11500 ELDRIDGE AVE
LAKEVIEW TERRACE, CA 91342
|
N/A
N/A
444 Students N/A Teachers |
63.4
Above National Avg
93% Tested (AP®) 54% Passed (AP®) |
| #75 |
35800 EAST HIST COLUMBIA RIVER
CORBETT, OR 97019
|
26:1
Larger than National Avg
336 Students 13 Teachers |
43.8
Above National Avg
70% Tested (AP®) 35% Passed (AP®) |
| #59 |
2000 VALENCIA ST
DENVER, CO 80235
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
874 Students 51 Teachers |
50.5
Above National Avg
59% Tested (AP®) 48% Passed (AP®) |
| #77 |
11301 NW FIFTH AVE
MIAMI SHORES, FL 33168
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
539 Students 31 Teachers |
43.4
Above National Avg
59% Tested (AP®) 38% Passed (AP®) |
| #82 |
11100 NW 27TH ST
DORAL, FL 33172
|
N/A
N/A
986 Students N/A Teachers |
42.9
Above National Avg
57% Tested (AP®) 38% Passed (AP®) |
| #135 |
280 S.MEMORIAL DR
TULSA, OK 74112
|
16:1
Near National Avg
395 Students 25 Teachers |
20.0
Near National Avg
50% Tested (AP®) 10% Passed (AP®) |
| #42 |
1460 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
|
N/A
N/A
412 Students N/A Teachers |
59.7
Above National Avg
87% Tested (AP®) 51% Passed (AP®) |
| #129 |
220 NORTH MILBY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77003
|
22:1
Larger than National Avg
461 Students 21 Teachers |
21.3
Near National Avg
49% Tested (AP®) 12% 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®) |
| #79 |
16315 GREVILLEA AVE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
|
N/A
N/A
487 Students N/A Teachers |
43.3
Above National Avg
65% Tested (AP®) 36% Passed (AP®) |
| #134 |
301 WEST HUNTING PARK AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
|
14:1
Near National Avg
727 Students 51 Teachers |
20.6
Near National Avg
27% Tested (AP®) 18% Passed (AP®) |
| #95 |
3401 NORTH FORT VALLEY RD
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
|
N/A
N/A
301 Students N/A Teachers |
37.5
Above National Avg
55% Tested (AP®) 32% Passed (AP®) |
| #89 |
3000 SCHOOL HOUSE RD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
|
15:1
Near National Avg
1,707 Students 111 Teachers |
39.3
Above National Avg
68% Tested (AP®) 30% Passed (AP®) |
| #41 |
3901 SOUTH HULEN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76109
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
337 Students 28 Teachers |
61.5
Above National Avg
85% Tested (AP®) 54% Passed (AP®) |
| #145 |
3701 STEPHEN DR
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA 95660
|
N/A
N/A
306 Students N/A Teachers |
14.9
Near National Avg
21% Tested (AP®) 13% Passed (AP®) |
| #91 |
2065 PRAIRIE RDBLDG J
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
885 Students 43 Teachers |
38.9
Above National Avg
64% Tested (AP®) 30% 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®) |
| #44 |
2023 SOUTH UNION AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
|
N/A
N/A
529 Students N/A Teachers |
57.7
Above National Avg
70% Tested (AP®) 54% Passed (AP®) |
| #88 |
10535 ZELZAH AVE
GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344
|
N/A
N/A
4,135 Students N/A Teachers |
39.5
Above National Avg
47% Tested (AP®) 37% Passed (AP®) |
| #2 |
970 MCELVANEY LN
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
|
15:1
Near National Avg
596 Students 39 Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #29 |
3155 NORTH COLLEGE AVE
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
|
16:1
Near National Avg
280 Students 18 Teachers |
72.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 63% Passed (AP®) |
| #43 |
3171 NORTH SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77038
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
280 Students 25 Teachers |
58.3
Above National Avg
76% Tested (AP®) 52% Passed (AP®) |
| #30 |
WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY WEST
PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660
|
14:1
Near National Avg
561 Students 41 Teachers |
71.6
Above National Avg
95% Tested (AP®) 64% Passed (AP®) |
