For the 2026 school year, there are 514 charter public high schools serving 237,588 students in Texas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Texas are Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Young Women's Leadership Academy and Westlake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Longview High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Texas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8700
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Uplift North Hills Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Dallas, TX 75247
(972) 501-0645
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5034
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5034
Gr: PK-12 | 1,302 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Imagine International Academy Of North Texas
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2860 Virginia Pkwy
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-1500
Mckinney, TX 75071
(214) 491-1500
Gr: K-12 | 1,445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219
Gr: K-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Harmony School Of Innovation-sugar Land
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13738 Old Richmond Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 302-6445
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 302-6445
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21650 Bellaire Blvd
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 392-9000
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 392-9000
Gr: 8-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Meridian World School Llc
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 N Ih-35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 660-5230
Gr: K-12 | 1,745 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10710 Frisco St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 330-5844
Gr: K-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2123 W Huisache Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6525
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Gr: 6-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4901 Cross Timbers Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Ischool High At The Woodlands
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3232 College Park Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Bryan Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 Villa Maria
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2793
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 209-2793
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Gateway College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3360 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Idea Quest College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 N Rooth Rd
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 287-1003
Gr: 6-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Trivium Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2205 E Hebron Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 854-9007
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 854-9007
Gr: K-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Bellaire Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
Harmony Science Academy - Euless
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 S Industrial Blvd Ste 115
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 354-3000
Euless, TX 76040
(817) 354-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3030.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy North Dallas
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15720 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 405-8967
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3131.
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5610 Morton Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: 5-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3232.
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6270 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Gr: 6-12 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11720 S Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 646-4170
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 646-4170
Gr: K-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3434.
Great Hearts Monte Vista North
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 Mulberry Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-9485
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 888-9485
Gr: 6-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3535.
Great Hearts Northern Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 888-9483
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 888-9483
Gr: K-12 | 1,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Texas?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Texas include Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, Young Women's Leadership Academy and Westlake Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Texas?
515 charter public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas charter public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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