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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #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®) |
| #36 |
401 SOUTH 1ST ST
DONNA, TX 78537
|
16:1
Near National Avg
785 Students 50 Teachers |
66.6
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 55% Passed (AP®) |
| #37 |
1560 VALLEY CENTER PARKWAY
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
|
15:1
Near National Avg
973 Students 66 Teachers |
65.8
Above National Avg
83% Tested (IB) 60% Passed (IB) |
| #38 |
11500 ELDRIDGE AVE
LAKEVIEW TERRACE, CA 91342
|
N/A
N/A
444 Students N/A Teachers |
63.4
Above National Avg
93% Tested (AP®) 54% Passed (AP®) |
| #39 |
770 SALEM ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
|
16:1
Near National Avg
1,390 Students 88 Teachers |
62.5
Above National Avg
71% Tested (IB) 60% Passed (IB) |
| #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®) |
