Charter High Schools in Arizona
Arizona has 290 public charter schools offering high school grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 45 cities.
- Charter high schools
- 290
- Students at these schools
- 124,731
- Median students per teacher
- 15.3
- Virtual schools
- 36
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 290 of 290 schools; student–teacher ratios for 262; format for 290. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter high schools in Arizona by city
Phoenix79
- AAEC - Paradise Valley · 9–12
- AAEC - SMCC Campus · 9–12
- Accelerated Learning Center · 9–12
- AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback · K–12
- Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School · 9–12 · Virtual
- Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus · 5–12
- Arizona Collegiate High School · 9–12
- Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics · 6–12
- Arizona Preparatory Academy · 9–12
- Arizona School For The Arts · 5–12
- Arizona Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School · 7–12
- ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate · Pre-K–12
- ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School · 9–12
- BASIS Ahwatukee · 4–12
- BASIS Phoenix · 5–12
- BASIS Phoenix Central Primary · K–12
- BASIS Phoenix South · K–12
- Career and College Prep · 7–12
- Career Success Schools - STEM Academy 7-12 · 7–12
- City View High School · 9–12
- Cornerstone Charter School · 9–12
- Crestview College Preparatory High School · 7–12
- Desert Marigold School · K–12
- Empower College Prep High School · 7–12
- Gateway Early College High School · 9–12
- Genesis Academy · 9–12
- Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona · 9–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep · K–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas · K–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep · K–12
- Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep · 6–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep · 6–12
- Great Hearts Online - Arizona · K–12 · Virtual
- Heritage Academy Pointe · 7–12
- Hope High School · 9–12
- Horizon Honors Secondary School · 7–12
- Intelli-School - Metro Center · 9–12
- Intelli-School - Paradise Valley · 9–12
- IntelliSchool Online · 9–12 · Virtual
- International Commerce High School - Phoenix · 9–12
- Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School · 9–12
- Kaizen Education Foundation dba Quest High School · 9–12
- Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School · 9–12
- Kelly · K–12
- Keystone Montessori Charter School · 1–9
- Learning Institute The · 7–12
- Madison Highland Prep · 9–12
- Maricopa Institute of Technology · 9–12
- Metropolitan Arts Institute · 7–12
- Midtown High School · 9–12
- MIT STEM2 Online High School · 9–12 · Virtual
- New World Educational Center · K–12
- NFL YET College Prep Academy · 7–12
- Ombudsman - Charter East · 9–12
- Ombudsman - Charter West · 9–12
- Paideia Liberal Arts Academy · 7–12
- Pan-American Charter School · K–12
- PAS Charter Online · 9–12 · Virtual
- Pathways in Education · 9–12 · Virtual
- Phoenix College Preparatory Academy · 9–12
- Precision Academy · 9–12
- Premier Charter High School · 9–12
- Ridgeline Academy Inc. · K–12
- Robert L. Duffy High School · 7–12
- SC Jensen Online · 9–12 · Virtual
- Skyline Prep High School · 9–12
- Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix · K–12
- South Pointe High School · 9–12
- South Ridge High School · 9–12
- Southwest Leadership Academy · 9–12
- Tech Campus · 9–12
- The Excel Center - Papago · 9–12
- The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix · K–12
- Think Through Academy · 9–12
- ThrivePoint High School at Metro · 9–12
- West Phoenix High School · 9–12
- Western School of Science and Technology · 7–12
- Westland School · K–12
Tucson43
- Academy of Math and Science · K–12
- Academy of Tucson High School · 9–12
- Alta Vista High School · 9–12
- Alternative Computerized Education (ACE) Charter High School · 9–12
- AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson · K–12
- Arizona Autism Charter School -Tucson Upper School Campus · 6–12
- BASIS Tucson North · 5–12
- BASIS Tucson Primary · K–12
- Canyon Rose Academy · 9–12
- Canyon Rose Academy-East · 9–12
- City High School · 9–12
- Compass High School · 9–12
- Desert Rose Academy Charter School · 9–12
- Desert Sage High School · 9–12
- Eastpointe High School · 9–12
- Edge High School - Himmel Park · 9–12
- EDGE High School - Northwest · 9–12
- Envision High School · 9–12
- Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School · 9–12
- Las Puertas Community School · 6–10
- Mountain Rose Academy · 9–12
- Nosotros Academy · K–12
- Ombudsman - Charter Valencia · 6–12
- Ombudsman Hiaki Charter · 9–12
- Online School of Arizona · 9–12 · Virtual
- Pima Partnership School The · 9–12
- Pima Prevention Partnership-Tucson · 9–12
- Pima Rose Academy · 9–12
- PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center · 9–12
- Presidio School · K–12
- SACA Online · 9–12 · Virtual
- Sky Islands · 9–12
- Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson · K–12
- Sonoran Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Southern Arizona Community Academy · 9–12
- Southgate Academy · K–12
- Southside Community School · K–9
- TIA West · K–12
- Toltecali High School · 9–12
- Tucson International Academy · K–12
- Tucson International Academy Midvale · K–12
- Tucson Preparatory School · 9–12
- Youth Works Charter High School · 9–12
Mesa22
- AAEC Online · 9–12 · Virtual
- Academy with Community Partners · 9–12
- American Leadership Academy Mesa North K-12 · K–12
- American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies · K–12
- American Leadership Academy Virtual · K–12 · Virtual
- Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa · 9–12
- ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School · 8–12
- BASIS Mesa · K–12
- East Valley High School · 9–12
- Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School · K–12
- Heartwood AZ · K–11
- Heritage Academy · 7–12
- International Commerce High School MCG · 9–12
- Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa · K–12
- Learning Foundation · K–12
- Paul Revere Academy · 9–12
- Sequoia Charter School · K–12
- Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School · K–12 · Virtual
- State Online School · K–12 · Virtual
- Sun Valley High School · 9–12
- Virtual Preparation Academy of Arizona · K–10 · Virtual
- Virtual School of Arizona · K–12 · Virtual
Glendale14
- Arizona Insight Academy · 7–12 · Virtual
- Crown Point High School · 9–12
- Deer Valley Academy · 9–12
- Desert Heights Charter School · K–12
- Glenview College Preparatory High School · 9–12
- Hope High School Online · 9–12 · Virtual
- Intelli-School Glendale · 9–12
- Jefferson Preparatory High School · 7–12
- Ombudsman - Charter Metro · 9–12
- Ombudsman Online Academy · 9–12 · Virtual
- ThrivePoint High School at Grovers · 9–12
- Thrivepoint High School at Union Hills · 9–12
- ThrivePoint Online High School · 9–12 · Virtual
- Westland School Brighton Campus · K–12
Tempe13
- ASU Preparatory Academy Digital · K–12 · Virtual
- Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona · 9–12 · Virtual
- International Commerce High School - Tempe · 9–12
- James Madison Preparatory School · 6–12
- New School for the Arts · 9–12
- Ombudsman - Charter Northeast · 9–12
- Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East · 9–12
- Pinnacle High School - Tempe · 9–12
- Pinnacle Online - WMCB · 9–12 · Virtual
- Pinnacle Online High School · 6–12 · Virtual
- Student Choice High School · 9–12
- Tempe Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Valley Preparatory Academy · 9–12
Gilbert11
- American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 · K–12
- Arizona Connections Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Desert Hills High School · 9–12
- EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert · K–12
- Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa · K–12 · Virtual
- Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep · 6–12
- Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College · 7–12
- Leading Edge Academy Online · K–12 · Virtual
- Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert · 7–12
- Premier Prep Online Academy · 7–12 · Virtual
- San Tan Charter School · K–12
Chandler9
- AZ Compass Prep School · 7–12
- BASIS Chandler · 5–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler · K–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep · 6–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep · 6–12
- Intelli-School · 9–12
- Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School · 9–12
- Paragon Science Academy · K–12
- Primavera - Online · K–12 · Virtual
Peoria8
- BASIS Peoria · 5–12
- EdOptions HS Learning Center · 7–12 · Virtual
- Explore Academy - Peoria · 6–10
- Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep · 6–12
- Ombudsman - Charter Northwest · 9–12
- Peoria Accelerated High School · 9–12
- RCB College Preparatory Academy · 9–12
- Student Choice High School · 9–12
Surprise6
- American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 · K–12
- Arizona Charter Academy · K–12
- Highland Prep · 9–12
- Imagine Prep Surprise · 9–12
- Paradise Honors High School · 9–12
- ThrivePoint High School at Surprise · 9–12
Casa Grande5
- ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS · 7–12
- Leona Connected High School · 9–12 · Virtual
- Mission Heights Preparatory High School · 9–12
- Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande · 9–12
- PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center · 9–12
Maricopa5
- A+ Charter Schools · 6–12
- Heritage Academy Maricopa · 6–12
- Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa · K–10
- Sequoia Pathway Academy · K–12
- Student Choice High School - Maricopa · 9–12
Queen Creek5
- American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 · K–12
- Benjamin Franklin High School · 7–12
- Eduprize Online Instruction · K–12 · Virtual
- Heritage Academy Gateway · K–12
- Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek · K–9
Yuma5
- Desert View Middle & High School · 6–12
- Desert View Online School · 7–12 · Virtual
- Educational Opportunity Center Charter High School · 9–12
- Harvest Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Student Choice High School - Yuma · 9–12
Goodyear4
- BASIS Goodyear · 5–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium · K–12
- Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep · 6–12
- Valor Preparatory Academy · 6–12 · Virtual
Flagstaff3
- BASIS Flagstaff · K–12
- Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy · 6–12
- Northland Preparatory Academy · 6–12
Prescott3
- BASIS Prescott · K–12
- Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy · 7–12
- Tri-City College Prep · 5–12
Show Low3
- AAEC Show Low · 9–12
- Sequoia Village High School · 9–12
- Sequoia Village School · K–12
Fort Mohave2
- Academy of Building Industries · 9–12
- Desert Star Academy · K–10
Laveen2
- Country Gardens Charter School · K–12
- Heritage Academy Laveen · 6–12
Anthem1
Bapchule1
- Skyline D5 · 5–12
Colorado City1
- Masada Charter School · K–9
Coolidge1
- Imagine Prep Coolidge · 6–12
Cottonwood1
Florence1
Globe1
- Liberty High School · 7–12
Green Valley1
- Colearn Academy Arizona · K–12 · Virtual
Mohave Valley1
Oro Valley1
- BASIS Oro Valley · 5–12
San Luis1
Shonto1
Somerton1
Taylor1
About this Arizona high school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 9–12, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter high schools in Arizona: common questions
How many charter high schools are in Arizona?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 290 open public charter schools in Arizona offering at least one grade from 9–12, located in 45 cities.
How do I find charter high schools near me in Arizona?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the high grade-level filter.
Are charter high schools in Arizona free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter high schools in Arizona?
Federal records identify 36 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering high school grades in Arizona. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter high schools in Arizona?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.