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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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®) |
| #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®) |

