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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #133 |
1381 MARSHALL AVE
ST PAUL, MN 55104
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
662 Students 36 Teachers |
20.6
Near National Avg
47% Tested (AP®) 12% Passed (AP®) |
| #132 |
4900 PLEASANT HILL RD
KISSIMMEE, FL 34759
|
20:1
Larger than National Avg
352 Students 18 Teachers |
20.9
Near National Avg
51% Tested (AP®) 11% 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®) |
| #130 |
160 JOAN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01129
|
25:1
Larger than National Avg
1,574 Students 64 Teachers |
21.3
Near National Avg
27% Tested (AP®) 19% 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®) |
| #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®) |
| #127 |
835 EAST 5TH ST
ST. PAUL, MN 55106
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
127 Students 11 Teachers |
21.7
Near National Avg
27% Tested (AP®) 20% 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®) |
