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®) |
