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Best Pennsylvania Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 74 charter public high schools serving 121,319 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Pennsylvania are Franklin Towne Chs, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School and Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Pennsylvania charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Towne Chs, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Gr: K-12 | 1,492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One Lincoln Park
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Gr: 7-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Evergreen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
905 East Grace Ave.
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Avon Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 East State Road
West Grove, PA 19390
(484) 667-5000
Gr: K-12 | 1,897 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Gr: K-12 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Gr: K-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
School Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Gr: K-12 | 1,378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Gr: K-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Spectrum Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4369 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Gr: K-12 | 1,878 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Marguerite Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Multicultural Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3821 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
413 Fairview Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 983-4080
Gr: K-12 | 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
The New Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Passport Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
933 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 376-3724
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
City Chs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Gr: K-12 | 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1928 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Gr: K-12 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Collegium Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
456 Creamery Way
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 903-1300
Gr: K-12 | 2,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Executive Education Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Gr: K-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Gr: K-12 | 1,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Universal Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Gr: K-9 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3232.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Gr: K-10 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3434.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Gr: K-12 | 1,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Kipp Dubois Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many charter public high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
87 charter public high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charter public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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