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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #25 |
4467 WEST BROADWAY
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
|
N/A
N/A
624 Students N/A Teachers |
78.0
Above National Avg
90% Tested (AP®) 74% Passed (AP®) |
| #98 |
7323 UNIVERSITY AVE
LA MESA, CA 91941
|
N/A
N/A
2,364 Students N/A Teachers |
36.2
Above National Avg
49% Tested (AP®) 32% Passed (AP®) |
| #103 |
9719 SOUTH MAIN ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
|
N/A
N/A
583 Students N/A Teachers |
34.2
Above National Avg
54% Tested (AP®) 28% Passed (AP®) |
| #108 |
16233 SOUTH 48TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85048
|
N/A
N/A
1,499 Students N/A Teachers |
31.0
Above National Avg
34% Tested (AP®) 30% Passed (AP®) |
| #83 |
2071 SATURN AVE
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
|
N/A
N/A
534 Students N/A Teachers |
42.4
Above National Avg
53% Tested (AP®) 39% Passed (AP®) |
| #94 |
6505 INGLEWOOD AVE
STOCKTON, CA 95207
|
N/A
N/A
287 Students N/A Teachers |
37.9
Above National Avg
65% Tested (AP®) 29% Passed (AP®) |
| #125 |
6705 EAST JULIAN AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
|
N/A
N/A
890 Students N/A Teachers |
22.3
Near National Avg
56% Tested (AP®) 11% Passed (AP®) |
| #65 |
28000 CALAROGA AVE
HAYWARD, CA 94545
|
N/A
N/A
435 Students N/A Teachers |
47.3
Above National Avg
75% Tested (AP®) 38% Passed (AP®) |
| #76 |
251 SOUTH 12TH ST
RICHMOND, CA 94804
|
N/A
N/A
402 Students N/A Teachers |
43.8
Above National Avg
65% Tested (AP®) 37% Passed (AP®) |
| #10 |
11036 HAWTHORNE BLVD
LENNOX, CA 90304
|
N/A
N/A
542 Students N/A Teachers |
91.4
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 89% Passed (AP®) |
| #74 |
234 EAST AVE 33
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
|
N/A
N/A
503 Students N/A Teachers |
44.8
Above National Avg
67% Tested (AP®) 38% Passed (AP®) |
| #40 |
18238 SHERMAN WAY
RESEDA, CA 91335
|
N/A
N/A
499 Students N/A Teachers |
61.9
Above National Avg
98% Tested (AP®) 50% Passed (AP®) |
| #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®) |
| #140 |
1917 B ST
MARYSVILLE, CA 95901
|
N/A
N/A
358 Students N/A Teachers |
18.6
Near National Avg
23% Tested (AP®) 17% Passed (AP®) |
| #119 |
7155 ASHBURN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77061
|
N/A
N/A
303 Students N/A Teachers |
25.0
Above National Avg
66% Tested (AP®) 11% Passed (AP®) |
| #93 |
3700 DEL PASO RD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95834
|
N/A
N/A
403 Students N/A Teachers |
38.0
Above National Avg
65% Tested (AP®) 29% Passed (AP®) |
| #116 |
10215 NORTH 43RD AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85051
|
N/A
N/A
802 Students N/A Teachers |
26.2
Above National Avg
63% Tested (AP®) 14% Passed (AP®) |
| #21 |
251 BAYSIDE RD
ARCATA, CA 95521
|
N/A
N/A
124 Students N/A Teachers |
82.1
Above National Avg
82% Tested (IB) 82% Passed (IB) |
| #22 |
3300 WEST SPARROW AVE
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004
|
N/A
N/A
387 Students N/A Teachers |
80.9
Above National Avg
88% Tested (AP®) 78% Passed (AP®) |
| #107 |
3877 LUSK ST
OAKLAND, CA 94608
|
N/A
N/A
534 Students N/A Teachers |
31.6
Above National Avg
55% Tested (AP®) 24% Passed (AP®) |
| #53 |
1010 NORTH MAIN ST
SANTA ANA, CA 92701
|
N/A
N/A
1,573 Students N/A Teachers |
54.4
Above National Avg
59% Tested (AP®) 53% Passed (AP®) |
| #4 |
255 SWIFT ST
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
|
N/A
N/A
480 Students N/A Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #57 |
15777 BOWDOIN ST
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272
|
N/A
N/A
2,887 Students N/A Teachers |
52.2
Above National Avg
59% Tested (AP®) 50% Passed (AP®) |
| #117 |
250 WEST FIFTH ST
SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
|
N/A
N/A
850 Students N/A Teachers |
26.0
Above National Avg
38% Tested (AP®) 22% Passed (AP®) |
| #84 |
1059 NORTH STATE ST
UKIAH, CA 95482
|
N/A
N/A
158 Students N/A Teachers |
42.2
Above National Avg
75% Tested (AP®) 31% Passed (AP®) |
| #96 |
9707 1/2 MARILLA DR
LAKESIDE, CA 92040
|
N/A
N/A
252 Students N/A Teachers |
37.5
Above National Avg
46% Tested (AP®) 35% Passed (AP®) |
| #51 |
100 SEBASTOPOL RD
SANTA ROSA, CA 95407
|
N/A
N/A
689 Students N/A Teachers |
54.8
Above National Avg
60% Tested (AP®) 53% Passed (AP®) |
| #138 |
2315 34TH ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
|
N/A
N/A
901 Students N/A Teachers |
19.1
Near National Avg
38% Tested (AP®) 13% Passed (AP®) |
| #123 |
1720 M ST
ARCATA, CA 95521
|
N/A
N/A
95 Students N/A Teachers |
24.0
Above National Avg
36% Tested (AP®) 20% Passed (AP®) |
| #15 |
2325 WEST SUNSET RD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
|
N/A
N/A
800 Students N/A Teachers |
85.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #136 |
1122 SOUTH 67TH AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85043
|
N/A
N/A
432 Students N/A Teachers |
19.4
Near National Avg
31% Tested (AP®) 15% Passed (AP®) |
| #23 |
890 BROADWAY
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
|
N/A
N/A
422 Students N/A Teachers |
80.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 74% Passed (AP®) |
| #102 |
200 NEVADA ST
REDLANDS, CA 92373
|
N/A
N/A
194 Students N/A Teachers |
35.3
Above National Avg
49% Tested (AP®) 31% Passed (AP®) |
| #7 |
9500 GILMAN DR MC 0536
LA JOLLA, CA 92093
|
N/A
N/A
816 Students N/A Teachers |
93.9
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 92% Passed (AP®) |
| #12 |
2611 EAST MATOIAN
FRESNO, CA 93740
|
N/A
N/A
479 Students N/A Teachers |
90.2
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 87% Passed (AP®) |
| #70 |
2200 EUREKA WAY
REDDING, CA 96001
|
N/A
N/A
817 Students N/A Teachers |
45.8
Above National Avg
63% Tested (AP®) 40% Passed (AP®) |
| #69 |
4000 SOUTH MAIN ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90037
|
N/A
N/A
454 Students N/A Teachers |
45.8
Above National Avg
52% Tested (AP®) 44% Passed (AP®) |
| #78 |
5356 SOUTH FIFTH AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90043
|
N/A
N/A
471 Students N/A Teachers |
43.4
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 24% Passed (AP®) |
| #50 |
1114 SOUTH LORENA ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
|
N/A
N/A
581 Students N/A Teachers |
55.4
Above National Avg
81% Tested (AP®) 47% Passed (AP®) |
