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Best Charter High Schools

Charter high schools are public high 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.

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    BASIS Scottsdale

    Scottsdale, AZ | BASIS School Inc.

    #1 in Charter Rankings #3 in National Rankings

    BASIS Scottsdale is a charter school that serves fourth through 12th graders. It's part of a public charter school system with locations across the country. In or before 10th grade, BASIS Scottsdale students begin taking Advanced Placement courses. In their senior year, qualified students may take BASIS Capstone courses, set up to be equivalent to 200 or 300 level college classes. These seniors may produce an off-campus research project during their last trimester. BASIS Scottsdale offers more than 70 extracurricular activities that include sports teams, honor societies and clubs.  more

    School Data

    99% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 313 Enrollment 9-12

    Haas Hall Academy

    Fayetteville, AR | Haas Hall Academy

    #2 in Charter Rankings #7 in National Rankings

    Haas Hall Academy is ranked first within Arkansas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Haas Hall Academy is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 26%. Haas Hall Academy is the only high school in the Haas Hall Academy. more

    School Data

    97% Graduation Rate 96.1 College Readiness 236 Enrollment 9-12

    Signature School

    Evansville, IN | Signature School Inc

    #3 in Charter Rankings #10 in National Rankings

    Signature School offers Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, and its students consistently outscore state and national averages on college entrance exams. In addition to AP and IB courses, students can choose from electives such as piano lab. All Signature School students are expected to complete a minimum number of community service hours. Parent involvement at Signature includes the Parents, Teachers and Students Association, which organizes fundraisers and supplies volunteers for school events. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 96.9 College Readiness 361 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Chandler

    Chandler, AZ | BASIS School Inc.

    #4 in Charter Rankings #18 in National Rankings

    BASIS Chandler is a charter school that serves fifth through 12th graders. It's part of a network of public charter schools with locations across the country. Its students are required to start taking Advanced Placement classes and exams in ninth grade. By senior year, students can participate in the AP Capstone program or the charter school network's own senior program. Students in BASIS’ senior program take seminar-style classes for two-thirds of the year and can propose an off-campus project for the last trimester. While at BASIS Chandler, students can participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including bug club, yearbook club and jazz band. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 98.8 College Readiness 285 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Peoria

    Peoria, AZ | Basis Schools Inc.

    #5 in Charter Rankings #21 in National Rankings

    BASIS Peoria is a charter school that serves fifth through 12th graders. It's part of a public charter school system with locations across the country. In or before 10th grade, BASIS Peoria students begin taking Advanced Placement courses. In their senior year, students take a college counseling workshop. Select seniors may produce an off-campus research project during their last trimester. Extracurricular activities include several sports teams, Model UN and a robotics club.  more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 186 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Flagstaff

    Flagstaff, AZ | Basis Schools Inc.

    #6 in Charter Rankings #27 in National Rankings

    BASIS Flagstaff is a charter school that serves third through 12th graders, though it will expand to serve kindergarten through second graders starting in fall 2018. It's part of a public charter school system with locations across the country. Students are required to start taking Advanced Placement classes and exams in ninth grade. By senior year, students can participate in the AP Capstone program or the charter school network's own senior program. Students in BASIS’ senior program take seminar-style classes for two-thirds of the year and can propose an off-campus research project for the last trimester. While at BASIS Flagstaff, students can join the drama club, the literary society and the bike team.  more

    School Data

    97% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 166 Enrollment 9-12

    Charter School of Wilmington

    Wilmington, DE | Charter School Of Wilmington

    #7 in Charter Rankings #31 in National Rankings

    The Charter School of Wilmington’s curriculum places heavy emphasis on math, science, technology and engineering education, and nearly half of the credits required for graduation must be in those subjects. The school is sponsored and operated by consortium of companies, including DuPont and Verizon. Extracurricular activities include speech and debate club, and a mock trial team, as well as several athletic teams. Charter School of Wilmington’s state assessment scores are consistently the highest in the state. more

    School Data

    98% Graduation Rate 83.9 College Readiness 971 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Oro Valley

    Oro Valley, AZ | BASIS School Inc.

    #8 in Charter Rankings #32 in National Rankings

    BASIS Oro Valley is a charter school that serves sixth through 12th graders. It's part of a charter school network with locations across the country. Its students are required to start taking Advanced Placement classes and exams in ninth grade. By senior year, students can participate in BASIS’ Capstone program, through which they take seminar-style classes for two-thirds of the year and can propose an off-campus research project for the last trimester. Students can join the chess club, band and hiking club.  more

    School Data

    99% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 229 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Tucson North

    Tucson, AZ | BASIS School Inc.

    #9 in Charter Rankings #34 in National Rankings

    BASIS Tucson North is a charter school that serves fifth through 12th graders. It's the flagship high school in a public charter school system with locations across the country. Students at BASIS Tucson North are required to start taking Advanced Placement classes and exams in ninth grade. By senior year, students can participate in the AP Capstone program or the charter school network's own senior program. Students in BASIS’ senior program take seminar-style classes for two-thirds of the year and can propose an off-campus project for the last trimester. The school offers a range of activities, including 3-D printing club, choir and basketball. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 352 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ | Basis Schools Inc.

    #10 in Charter Rankings #35 in National Rankings

    BASIS Phoenix is a charter school that serves fifth through 12th graders. It's part of a public charter school system with locations across the country. In or before 10th grade, BASIS Phoenix students begin taking Advanced Placement courses. In their senior year, qualified students may take BASIS Capstone courses, set up to be equivalent to 200 or 300 level college classes. These seniors may produce an off-campus research project during their last trimester. Extracurricular activities include basketball, volleyball, anime and Science Bowl.  more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 257 Enrollment 9-12

    International Studies Charter High School

    Miami, FL | Miami-Dade County Public Schools

    #11 in Charter Rankings #41 in National Rankings

    International Studies Charter High School is ranked fourth within Florida. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at International Studies Charter High School is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 76%, and 96% of students are economically disadvantaged. International Studies Charter High School is 1 of 129 high schools in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. more

    School Data

    98% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 421 Enrollment 9-12

    Pacific Collegiate Charter

    Santa Cruz, CA | Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

    #12 in Charter Rankings #44 in National Rankings

    Pacific Collegiate School places a strong emphasis on cross-cultural, international and technological education. Completion of Advanced Placement courses is required for graduation, as is study of at least one foreign language. Students at the Pacific Collegiate School must also complete at least 20 hours of community service per year. Parents are also called on to serve, and the school asks each parent to dedicate volunteer hours to help at the school. more

    School Data

    92% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 339 Enrollment 9-12

    BASIS Mesa

    Mesa, AZ | Basis Schools Inc.

    #13 in Charter Rankings #52 in National Rankings

    BASIS Mesa is ranked ninth within Arizona. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at BASIS Mesa is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 47%. BASIS Mesa is the only high school in the Basis Schools Inc.. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 100 College Readiness 132 Enrollment 9-12

    Preuss School UCSD

    La Jolla, CA | San Diego Unified School District

    #14 in Charter Rankings #58 in National Rankings

    Located on the University of California—San Diego campus, The Preuss School aims to prepare low-income students for college. Many Preuss School students become the first in their families to attend a four-year university. The Preuss School relies on a strong support system to foster student achievement. This system includes a faculty adviser, student mentors and free tutoring from UC—San Diego students. In addition to academics, students can participate in sports and community service projects. more

    School Data

    95% Graduation Rate 94.3 College Readiness 450 Enrollment 9-12

    Benjamin Franklin High School

    New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Public Schools

    #15 in Charter Rankings #73 in National Rankings

    Benjamin Franklin High School is ranked first within Louisiana. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Benjamin Franklin High School is 92%. The total minority enrollment is 60%, and 26% of students are economically disadvantaged. Benjamin Franklin High School is 1 of 7 high schools in the New Orleans Public Schools. more

    School Data

    99% Graduation Rate 85.6 College Readiness 945 Enrollment 9-12

    Western Center Academy

    Hemet, CA | Hemet Unified

    #16 in Charter Rankings #77 in National Rankings

    Western Center Academy is ranked ninth within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Western Center Academy is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 55%, and 28% of students are economically disadvantaged. Western Center Academy is 1 of 8 high schools in the Hemet Unified. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 91.3 College Readiness 220 Enrollment 9-12

    Archimedean Upper Conservatory Charter School

    Miami, FL | Miami-Dade County Public Schools

    #17 in Charter Rankings #79 in National Rankings

    Archimedean Upper Conservatory Charter School is ranked ninth within Florida. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Archimedean Upper Conservatory Charter School is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 90%, and 57% of students are economically disadvantaged. Archimedean Upper Conservatory Charter School is 1 of 129 high schools in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 88.5 College Readiness 312 Enrollment 9-12

    Haas Hall Academy Bentonville

    Bentonville, AR | Haas Hall Bentonville

    #18 in Charter Rankings #81 in National Rankings

    Haas Hall Academy Bentonville is ranked second within Arkansas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Haas Hall Academy Bentonville is 96%. The total minority enrollment is 29%. Haas Hall Academy Bentonville is the only high school in the Haas Hall Bentonville. more

    School Data

    91% Graduation Rate 82.6 College Readiness 182 Enrollment 9-12

    University High School (Fresno)

    Fresno, CA | Fresno Unified

    #19 in Charter Rankings #87 in National Rankings

    University High School is a liberal arts high school that offers a unique curriculum with courses such as zoology, Latin and musicianship. Located on the campus of California State University–Fresno, juniors and seniors enroll in classes at the university, often earning college credit in the process. Admission to University High School is selective but does use a lottery system if applications exceed availability. Applicants must have at least two years of musical experience to be considered, and every student at UHS is required to participate in band, orchestra or choir for all four years. Extracurricular activities range from the chess club and sailing club to basketball, soccer and cricket. University High School also has teams that participate in events like the Academic Decathlon and Science Olympiad. more

    School Data

    97% Graduation Rate 89.5 College Readiness 474 Enrollment 9-12

    Hawthorne Math and Science Academy

    Hawthorne, CA | Hawthorne School District

    #20 in Charter Rankings #89 in National Rankings

    Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is ranked 11th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is 86%. The total minority enrollment is 95%, and 76% of students are economically disadvantaged. Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is the only high school in the Hawthorne School District. more

    School Data

    100% Graduation Rate 84.1 College Readiness 568 Enrollment 9-12

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