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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #35 |
5151 STATE UNIVERSITY DR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
|
N/A
N/A
521 Students N/A Teachers |
67.5
Above National Avg
93% Tested (AP®) 59% Passed (AP®) |
| #34 |
1832 SOUTH WAHSATCH
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
135 Students 12 Teachers |
67.6
Above National Avg
76% Tested (AP®) 65% Passed (AP®) |
| #33 |
45 CONGRESS ST
SALEM, MA 01970
|
9:1
Smaller than National Avg
309 Students 36 Teachers |
67.9
Above National Avg
79% Tested (AP®) 64% 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®) |
| #31 |
353 CRENSHAW
HOUSTON, TX 77034
|
15:1
Near National Avg
821 Students 54 Teachers |
70.4
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 61% 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®) |
| #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®) |
| #28 |
1800 SOUTH LEMAY AVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
|
15:1
Near National Avg
764 Students 50 Teachers |
75.0
Above National Avg
86% Tested (AP®) 71% Passed (AP®) |
| #27 |
5201 UNIVERSITY BLVD
LAREDO, TX 78041
|
24:1
Larger than National Avg
390 Students 16 Teachers |
75.9
Above National Avg
95% Tested (AP®) 69% 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®) |
