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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #47 |
5435 SOUTH BRAESWOOD
HOUSTON, TX 77096
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
389 Students 33 Teachers |
57.1
Above National Avg
79% Tested (AP®) 50% 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®) |
| #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®) |
| #64 |
3426 BLAKE SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
|
13:1
Near National Avg
229 Students 18 Teachers |
48.4
Above National Avg
50% Tested (AP®) 48% Passed (AP®) |
| #11 |
2600 OTTINGER RD
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
|
13:1
Near National Avg
520 Students 41 Teachers |
90.6
Above National Avg
91% Tested (IB) 91% Passed (IB) |
| #110 |
901 YORKCHESTER
HOUSTON, TX 77079
|
13:1
Near National Avg
977 Students 76 Teachers |
29.8
Above National Avg
62% Tested (AP®) 19% Passed (AP®) |
| #71 |
50 ESSEX ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
|
13:1
Near National Avg
1,115 Students 85 Teachers |
45.8
Above National Avg
51% Tested (AP®) 44% Passed (AP®) |
| #61 |
2518 HANNAH AVE NW
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
|
13:1
Near National Avg
171 Students 13 Teachers |
50.0
Above National Avg
62% Tested (AP®) 46% Passed (AP®) |
| #141 |
927 JOHNSTON ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
|
14:1
Near National Avg
609 Students 45 Teachers |
18.0
Near National Avg
53% Tested (AP®) 6% Passed (AP®) |
| #86 |
1450 NE LOOP 410
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
|
14:1
Near National Avg
421 Students 31 Teachers |
40.7
Above National Avg
63% Tested (AP®) 33% Passed (AP®) |
