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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
3825 EAST 2ND ST
TUCSON, AZ 85716
|
N/A
N/A
670 Students N/A Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #2 |
970 MCELVANEY LN
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
|
15:1
Near National Avg
596 Students 39 Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #3 |
11440 NORTH 136TH ST
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
|
N/A
N/A
647 Students N/A Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% 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®) |
| #5 |
2480 SW EIGHTH ST
MIAMI, FL 33135
|
17:1
Near National Avg
357 Students 21 Teachers |
100.0
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 100% Passed (AP®) |
| #6 |
610 MAIN ST
EVANSVILLE, IN 47708
|
14:1
Near National Avg
325 Students 23 Teachers |
96.3
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 95% 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®) |
| #8 |
427 MAIN ST
HYANNIS, MA 02601
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
413 Students 38 Teachers |
93.6
Above National Avg
98% Tested (IB) 92% Passed (IB) |
| #9 |
3626 35TH AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94619
|
N/A
N/A
145 Students N/A Teachers |
92.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 89% 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®) |
| #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) |
| #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®) |
| #13 |
13703 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77039
|
14:1
Near National Avg
823 Students 58 Teachers |
87.9
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 84% Passed (AP®) |
| #14 |
606 EAST ROYAL LN
IRVING, TX 75039
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
409 Students 35 Teachers |
85.7
Above National Avg
99% Tested (AP®) 81% 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®) |
| #16 |
1315 DUMBLE
HOUSTON, TX 77023
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
359 Students 21 Teachers |
84.8
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #17 |
800 MERLIN DR
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
|
19:1
Larger than National Avg
1,444 Students 75 Teachers |
84.3
Above National Avg
98% Tested (AP®) 80% Passed (AP®) |
| #18 |
2800 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
|
15:1
Near National Avg
636 Students 42 Teachers |
84.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 79% Passed (AP®) |
| #19 |
5400 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
HOUSTON, TX 77021
|
16:1
Near National Avg
525 Students 33 Teachers |
83.4
Above National Avg
99% Tested (AP®) 78% Passed (AP®) |
| #20 |
4411 ANDERSON RD
HOUSTON, TX 77053
|
15:1
Near National Avg
689 Students 45 Teachers |
83.3
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 78% 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®) |
| #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®) |
| #24 |
14001 NORTH 29TH ST
MCALLEN, TX 78504
|
16:1
Near National Avg
678 Students 43 Teachers |
79.4
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 73% 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®) |
