Happy September! The school year is now in full swing, teachers and students are settling in, and we can't wait for the year of learning ahead!
We're so proud of the 21 high-performing charter schools included in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best public high schools in the country. See the charter schools included below.
A former charter teacher shares what resonated with her from our new report on a recent survey of teachers conducted by The Harris Poll.
CONGRATULATE: Charter Schools Ranked Among Top Public High Schools in the Nation
Last week, U.S. News & World Report released the 2023-2024 rankings of the best public high schools in the country. One in five of the nation’s top 100 public high schools on the list are public charter schools, though charter schools only serve 6.5% of America’s high school students
Charter Schools in the Rankings:
#2: Signature School in Evansville, IN
#12: BASIS Peoria in Peoria, AZ
#16: Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science in Albuquerque, NM
#20: BASIS Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ
#21: BASIS Oro Valley in Oro Valley, AZ
#30: BASIS Chandler in Chandler, AZ
#41: Archimedean Upper Conservatory Charter School in Miami, FL
#45: Haas Hall Academy in Fayetteville, AR
#48: BASIS Ahwatukee in Phoenix, AZ
#51: BASIS Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ
#53: BASIS Tucson North in Tucson, AZ
#57: Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley, MA
#62: BASIS Mesa in Mesa, AZ
#67: BASIS Prescott in Prescott, AZ
#71: Preuss School UCSD in La Jolla, CA
#79: University High School Fresno in Fresno, CA
#81: BASIS San Antonio – Shavano Campus in San Antonio, TX
#82: Pacific Collegiate Charter in Santa Cruz, CA
#89: Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans, LA
#96: Academy for Science and Design (ASD) in Nashua, NH
#100: Haas Hall Academy at the Lane in Rogers, AR
Congratulations to all top-ranked public high schools, and we especially applaud the hard work of the outstanding charter schools driving excellence. See the full ranking.
LEARN: A Former Teacher's Perspective on Findings from the Listen to Your Teacher Report
Last month, we released a report based on a national survey we commissioned The Harris Poll to conduct with more than 1,200 public school teachers in both district and charter schools. As a former teacher, the National Alliance's manager of communications and marketing Brittnee Baker found many of the study's findings reflected her experience and the struggles she faced in the classroom. She shares her top takeaways from the report.
READ: New Schools, New Opportunities for Success–Prairie View Community School and Wyoming Classical Academy
Two new charter schools are opening their doors in Wyoming this school year—the first since the improved charter school law was passed in the state last year. Prairie View Community School and Wyoming Classical Academy are both poised to meet the needs of their community with unique focuses.
Who: The National Center on Education and the Economy
What: A webinar presentation of the annual Education at a Glance report, which includes special focus on career and technical education starting in high school.
Most of you know Ms. Sarah—the fearless mom leading Memphis Lift and Powerful Parents Network. You can learn more about her vision on Page 25 of our recent publication celebrating the 30th anniversary of charter schools. Though Ms. Sarah’s goal issimply to give her community access to more quality public schools, charter schools are one of the best ways to expand these options. Help Ms. Sarah mobilize more parents to fight for public school choice by donating here.
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