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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #101 |
998 SW FIRST ST
MIAMI, FL 33130
|
35:1
Larger than National Avg
248 Students 7 Teachers |
35.3
Above National Avg
57% Tested (AP®) 28% 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®) |
| #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®) |
| #104 |
1800 EAST BYBERRY RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116
|
17:1
Near National Avg
1,244 Students 75 Teachers |
33.7
Above National Avg
40% Tested (AP®) 32% 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®) |
| #106 |
320 MISSOURI ST
HELENA, AR 72342
|
10:1
Smaller than National Avg
175 Students 17 Teachers |
31.8
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 9% 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®) |
| #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®) |
| #109 |
1810 STUART
HOUSTON, TX 77004
|
18:1
Larger than National Avg
385 Students 21 Teachers |
30.4
Above National Avg
78% Tested (AP®) 14% Passed (AP®) |
| #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®) |
