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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #41 |
3901 SOUTH HULEN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76109
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
337 Students 28 Teachers |
61.5
Above National Avg
85% Tested (AP®) 54% Passed (AP®) |
| #42 |
1460 THE ALAMEDA
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
|
N/A
N/A
412 Students N/A Teachers |
59.7
Above National Avg
87% Tested (AP®) 51% Passed (AP®) |
| #43 |
3171 NORTH SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77038
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
280 Students 25 Teachers |
58.3
Above National Avg
76% Tested (AP®) 52% Passed (AP®) |
| #44 |
2023 SOUTH UNION AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
|
N/A
N/A
529 Students N/A Teachers |
57.7
Above National Avg
70% Tested (AP®) 54% Passed (AP®) |
| #45 |
5651 WEST CREEK DR
FORT WORTH, TX 76133
|
14:1
Near National Avg
601 Students 44 Teachers |
57.5
Above National Avg
80% Tested (AP®) 50% Passed (AP®) |
| #46 |
10 WASHINGTON PLACE
NEWARK, NJ 07102
|
11:1
Smaller than National Avg
1,262 Students 110 Teachers |
57.3
Above National Avg
79% Tested (AP®) 50% Passed (AP®) |
| #47 |
5435 SOUTH BRAESWOOD
HOUSTON, TX 77096
|
12:1
Smaller than National Avg
389 Students 33 Teachers |
57.1
Above National Avg
79% Tested (AP®) 50% Passed (AP®) |
| #48 |
3138 COMMODORE PLAZA
MIAMI, FL 33133
|
16:1
Near National Avg
440 Students 27 Teachers |
56.5
Above National Avg
91% Tested (AP®) 45% Passed (AP®) |
| #49 |
9405 BETEL DR
EL PASO, TX 79907
|
17:1
Larger than National Avg
737 Students 43 Teachers |
55.6
Above National Avg
72% Tested (AP®) 50% Passed (AP®) |
| #50 |
1114 SOUTH LORENA ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
|
N/A
N/A
581 Students N/A Teachers |
55.4
Above National Avg
81% Tested (AP®) 47% Passed (AP®) |
