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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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®) |
| #26 |
644 WEST 17TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
|
N/A
N/A
435 Students N/A Teachers |
76.9
Above National Avg
89% Tested (AP®) 73% Passed (AP®) |
| #27 |
5201 UNIVERSITY BLVD
LAREDO, TX 78041
|
24:1
Larger than National Avg
390 Students 16 Teachers |
75.9
Above National Avg
95% Tested (AP®) 69% Passed (AP®) |
| #28 |
1800 SOUTH LEMAY AVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
|
15:1
Near National Avg
764 Students 50 Teachers |
75.0
Above National Avg
86% Tested (AP®) 71% Passed (AP®) |
| #29 |
3155 NORTH COLLEGE AVE
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
|
16:1
Near National Avg
280 Students 18 Teachers |
72.1
Above National Avg
100% Tested (AP®) 63% Passed (AP®) |
| #30 |
WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY WEST
PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660
|
14:1
Near National Avg
561 Students 41 Teachers |
71.6
Above National Avg
95% Tested (AP®) 64% Passed (AP®) |
