Charter High Schools in California
California has 605 public charter schools offering high school grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 234 cities.
- Charter high schools
- 605
- Students at these schools
- 446,534
- Median students per teacher
- 21.0
- Virtual schools
- 105
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 602 of 605 schools; student–teacher ratios for 597; format for 605. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter high schools in California by city
Los Angeles58
- Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy · 9–12
- Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy High · 9–12
- Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High · 9–12
- Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex · 6–12
- Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High · 9–12
- Alliance Leichtman-Levine Family Foundation Env Sci High · 9–12
- Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science · 9–12
- Alliance Morgan McKinzie High · 9–12
- Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex · 6–12
- Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy · 9–12
- Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy · 9–12
- Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy High · 9–12
- Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High · 9–12
- Alliance Ted K. Tajima High · 9–12
- Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High · 9–12
- Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep of N. America · K–12
- Animo Compton Charter · 6–12
- Animo Jackie Robinson High · 9–12
- Animo Pat Brown · 9–12
- Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High · 9–12
- Animo South Los Angeles Charter · 9–12
- Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy · 9–12
- Camino Nuevo High #2 · 9–12
- CATCH Prep Charter High Inc. · 9–12
- Central City Value · 9–12
- Collegiate Charter High School of Los Angeles · 9–12
- Ednovate - Brio College Prep · 9–12
- Ednovate - East College Prep · 9–12
- Ednovate - Encore Arts and Media College Prep · 9–12
- Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep · 9–12
- Ednovate - South LA College Prep · 9–12
- Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep · 9–12
- ICEF View Park Preparatory High · 9–12
- Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise · 6–12
- Los Angeles Leadership Academy · 6–12
- Magnolia Science Academy 4 · 6–12
- Math and Science College Preparatory · 9–12
- Matrix for Success Academy · 9–12
- New Designs Charter · 6–12
- New Designs Charter School-Watts · 6–12
- New Village Girls Academy · 9–12
- New West Charter · 6–12
- Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High · 9–12
- PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High · 6–12
- PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) · 9–12
- Renaissance Arts Academy · K–12
- Rise Kohyang High · 9–12
- SIATech Academy South · 10–12 · Virtual
- Stella High Charter Academy · 9–12
- Synergy Quantum Academy · 9–12
- TEACH Tech Charter High · 9–12
- The SEED School of Los Angeles County · 9–12
- University High School Charter · 9–12
- University Preparatory Value High · 9–12
- Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles · 6–10
- Wallis Annenberg High · 9–12
- WISH Academy High · 9–12
- YouthBuild Charter School of California · 9–12
Sacramento20
- Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy · 6–12
- California Innovative Career Academy · 1–12
- Capital College & Career Academy · 9–12
- Fortune · K–12
- Futures High · 9–12
- George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science · 9–12
- Higher Learning Academy · K–12
- Highlands Community Charter · 1–12
- Leroy Greene Academy · 6–12
- Marconi Learning Academy · K–12
- Natomas Charter · K–12
- Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep · 9–12
- Paseo Grande Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Sacramento Charter High · 9–12
- Sacramento New Technology Early College High · 9–12
- San Juan Choices Charter · 6–12 · Virtual
- SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy · 7–12
- SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD · 7–12
- The MET · 9–12
- Westlake Charter · K–12
San Diego20
- Altus Schools Audeo · K–12
- Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego · 6–12
- America's Finest Charter · K–12
- City Heights Preparatory Charter · 6–12
- e3 Civic High · 9–12
- Gompers Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Health Sciences High and Middle College · 9–12
- High Tech High · 9–12
- High Tech High International · 9–12
- High Tech High Media Arts · 9–12
- High Tech High Mesa · 9–12
- Ingenuity Charter · 6–12 · Virtual
- King-Chavez Community High · 9–12
- Learning Choice Academy · K–12
- San Diego Mission Academy · 6–12 · Virtual
- San Diego Virtual · 9–12 · Virtual
- School for Entrepreneurship and Technology · 9–12
- The O'Farrell Charter · K–12
- Urban Corps of San Diego County Charter · 9–12
- Urban Discovery Academy Charter · K–12
Oakland16
- AIMS College Prep High · 9–12
- Alternatives in Action · 9–12
- ARISE High · 9–12
- Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Bay Area Technology · 6–12
- East Bay Innovation Academy · 6–12
- Envision Academy for Arts & Technology · 6–12
- Latitude 37.8 High · 9–12
- Lighthouse Community Charter High · 9–12
- Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public · K–12
- LPS Oakland R & D Campus · 9–12
- Oakland Charter High · 9–12
- Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Oakland School for the Arts · 6–12
- Oakland Unity High · 9–12
San Jose15
- ACE Charter High · 9–12
- Alpha Cindy Avitia High · 9–12
- B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy · 9–12
- Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock · 6–12
- Downtown College Preparatory · 9–12
- Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning · K–12
- Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Lrng · 9–12
- KIPP Navigate College Prep · 9–12
- KIPP San Jose Collegiate · 9–12
- Latino College Preparatory Academy · 9–12
- Luis Valdez Leadership Academy · 9–12
- Opportunity Youth Academy · 9–12
- San Jose Conservation Corps Charter · 12
- Summit Public School: Tahoma · 9–12
- University Preparatory Academy Charter · 7–12
Fresno14
- Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter · K–12
- Aspen Ridge Public · 7–12
- Big Picture Educational Academy · K–12
- Career Technical Education Charter · 9–12
- Carter G. Woodson Public Charter · 7–12
- Crescent View South II · K–12
- Crescent View West Public Charter · 9–12
- Endeavor Charter · K–12
- School of Unlimited Learning · 9–12
- Sierra Charter · K–12
- University High · 9–12
- W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter · K–12
- West Park Charter Academy · K–12
- Yosemite Valley Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Simi Valley13
- California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy @ San Diego · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy @ San Joaquin · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy @ Sonoma · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy at Fresno · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy at Kings · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy at Maricopa · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy at Sutter · K–12 · Virtual
- California Virtual Academy San Mateo · K–12 · Virtual
- Insight @ San Diego · K–12 · Virtual
- Insight @ San Joaquin · K–12 · Virtual
- Insight School of California · 9–12 · Virtual
- iQ Academy California-Los Angeles · K–12 · Virtual
Stockton11
- ABLE Charter · K–12
- Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy · 9–12
- Aspire Langston Hughes Academy · 6–12
- Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy · 6–12
- Health Careers Academy · 9–12
- KIPP Stockton · K–12
- one.Charter · K–12
- Pacific Law Academy · 7–12
- Stockton Collegiate International Secondary · 6–12
- Stockton Early College Academy · 9–12
- Venture Academy · K–12
Santa Ana9
- Advanced Learning Academy · K–12
- Citrus Springs Charter · K–12
- Ednovate - Legacy College Prep. · 9–12
- Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana · K–12
- Nova Academy Early College High · 9–12
- Ocsa · 7–12
- Samueli Academy · 7–12
- Vista Heritage Global Academy · 6–9
- Vista Meridian Global Academy · 9–12
Chula Vista8
- Altus Schools South Bay · 7–12
- Chula Vista Learning Community Charter · K–12
- Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter · K–12
- High Tech High Chula Vista · 9–12
- Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista · K–12
- MAAC Community Charter · 9–12
- Mueller Charter (Robert L.) · K–12
- Pacific Springs Charter · K–12
Redding8
- California Heritage Youthbuild Academy II · 9–12
- Phoenix Charter Academy College View · K–12
- Redding Collegiate Academy · K–12
- Redding School of the Arts · K–12
- Shasta Charter Academy · 9–12
- Shasta View Academy · K–12
- Stellar Charter · K–12
- University Preparatory · 6–12
Temecula7
- Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne · K–12 · Virtual
- Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire · K–12 · Virtual
- Empire Springs Charter · K–12
- Harbor Springs Charter · K–12
- JCS - Pine Hills · K–12
- Method Schools LA · K–12 · Virtual
- River Springs Charter · K–12
Tracy7
- Delta Charter · K–12
- Delta Charter Online · K–12 · Virtual
- Delta Home Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Delta Keys Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Millennium Charter · 9–12
- Tracy Independent Study Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Valley View Charter Prep · K–12 · Virtual
Redlands6
- Gorman Learning Center · K–12
- Gorman Learning Center San Bernardino/Santa Clarita · K–12
- Grove · 7–12
- Sage Oak Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Sage Oak Charter School - South · K–12 · Virtual
- Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel · K–12 · Virtual
Escondido5
- Altus Schools North County · 6–12
- Classical Academy High · 9–12
- Dimensions Collaborative · K–12
- Escondido Charter High · 9–12
- Motivated Youth Academy · K–12 · Virtual
San Bernardino5
- ASA Charter · K–12
- Norton Science and Language Academy · K–12
- Options for Youth-San Bernardino · 7–12
- Provisional Accelerated Learning Academy · 6–12
- Public Safety Academy · 6–12
El Cajon4
- Altus Schools East County · 7–12
- Bostonia Global · K–12
- Diego Valley East Public Charter · K–12
- Literacy First Charter · K–12
El Dorado Hills4
- Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter · K–12
- Clarksville Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Cottonwood · K–12 · Virtual
- John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills · K–12
El Segundo4
- Da Vinci Communications · 9–12
- Da Vinci Design · 9–12
- Da Vinci RISE High · 9–12 · Virtual
- Da Vinci Science · 9–12
Lancaster4
- Assurance Learning Academy · 8–12
- Desert Sands Charter · 8–12
- Empower Generations · 9–12 · Virtual
- Mission Academy · 6–12 · Virtual
Long Beach4
- Clear Passage Educational Center · 9–12
- College Bridge Academy · 9–12
- Intellectual Virtues Academy · 9–12
- The Education Corps · 9–12
Modesto4
- Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley · K–12
- Hart-Ransom Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Stanislaus Alternative Charter · 9–12
Oceanside4
- Audeo Charter II · K–12
- Coastal Academy Charter · K–12
- Pacific View Charter · K–12
- SIATech · 10–12
Porterville4
- Butterfield Charter · K–12
- Monarch River Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Porterville Military Academy · 7–12
- Summit Charter Academy · K–12
Reseda4
- Grover Cleveland Charter High · 9–12
- Magnolia Science Academy · 6–12
- Magnolia Science Academy 5 · 6–12
- Reseda Charter High · 6–12
San Juan Capistrano4
- California Online Public Schools Central Coast · K–12 · Virtual
- California Online Public Schools Southern California · K–12 · Virtual
- OCASA College Prep · 6–12
- Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano · 7–12
Vista4
- Guajome Learning Centers · K–12
- Guajome Park Academy Charter · K–12
- North County Trade Tech High · 9–12
- Vista Springs Charter · K–12
Bakersfield3
- Central Academy of Arts and Technology · K–12
- Kern Workforce 2000 Academy · 9–12
- Valley Oaks Charter · K–12
Chico3
- CORE Butte Charter · K–12
- Inspire School of Arts and Sciences · 9–12
- Pivot Charter School North Valley II · 6–12 · Virtual
Corona3
- Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco · 7–12
- Pivot Charter School Riverside · K–12 · Virtual
- Scale Leadership Academy - East · K–12 · Virtual
East Palo Alto3
- East Palo Alto Academy · 9–12
- KIPP Esperanza High · 9–12
- Oxford Day Academy · 9–12
Fontana3
- Entrepreneur High Fontana · 9–12
- Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon · K–12
- Options for Youth-Acton · 7–12
Hanford3
- Crossroads Charter Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Hanford Online Charter · 9–12 · Virtual
- Kings Valley Academy II · K–12
Hawthorne3
- Da Vinci Connect · K–12
- Family First Charter · 9–12
- Hawthorne Math and Science Academy · 9–12
La Mesa3
- Helix High · 9–12
- JCS - Manzanita · K–12
- The Learning Choice Academy - East County · K–12
Madera3
- Madera County Independent Academy · K–12
- Pioneer Technical Center · K–12
- Sherman Thomas Charter High · 9–12
Orange3
- Explore Academy · K–12
- Orange County Classical Academy · K–12
- Unity Middle College High · 9–12
Oroville3
- Come Back Butte Charter · 9–12 · Virtual
- Hearthstone · K–12
- Ipakanni Early College Charter · K–12
Palmdale3
- Antelope Valley Learning Academy · K–12
- Palmdale Academy Charter · K–12
- Palmdale Aerospace Academy · K–12
Pasadena3
- Aveson Global Leadership Academy · 6–12
- Learning Works · 7–12
- Options For Youth - Duarte Inc · 7–12
Redwood City3
- Design Tech High · 9–12
- Everest Public High · 9–12
- Summit Preparatory Charter High · 9–12
Santa Rosa3
- Northwest Prep Charter · K–12
- Pivot Charter School - North Bay · K–12 · Virtual
- Roseland Charter · K–12
Thousand Oaks3
- Compass Charter School of Yolo · K–12 · Virtual
- Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles · K–12 · Virtual
- Compass Charter Schools of San Diego · K–12 · Virtual
Vacaville3
- Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy · 9–12
- Ernest Kimme Charter Academy · 9–12
- Kairos Public · K–10
Vallejo3
- Elite Public · K–12
- Griffin Academy High · 9–12
- MIT Academy · 9–12
Watsonville3
- Ceiba College Preparatory Academy · 6–12
- Diamond Technology Institute · 9–12
- Pacific Coast Charter · K–12
Yuba City3
- AeroSTEM Academy · 5–12
- Pathways Charter Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Yuba City Charter · K–12
Acton2
- iLEAD Hybrid · K–12 · Virtual
- iLEAD Online Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Anaheim2
- Epic California Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Orange County Workforce Innovation High · 9–12
Auburn2
- Maidu Virtual Charter Academy · 9–12 · Virtual
- Placer County Pathways Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Carmichael2
- Options for Youth-San Juan · 7–12
- Visions In Education · K–12 · Virtual
Costa Mesa2
- California Pacific Charter - San Diego · K–12 · Virtual
- California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles · K–12 · Virtual
Crescent City2
- Castle Rock · K–12
- Uncharted Shores Academy · K–9
Duarte2
El Cerrito2
- Invictus Academy of Richmond · 7–12
- Summit Public School K2 · 7–12
Grass Valley2
- Bitney Prep High · 9–12
- John Muir Charter · 6–12
Helendale2
Irvine2
- Excel Academy Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Excel Academy Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Julian2
- Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Julian Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Lake Balboa2
- Birmingham Community Charter High · 9–12
- High Tech LA · 9–12
Lemoore2
- Lemoore Middle College High · 9–12
- Lemoore Online College Preparatory High · 9–12 · Virtual
Lincoln2
- Horizon Charter · K–12
- John Adams Academy - Lincoln · K–12
Lodi2
- Rio Valley Charter · K–12
- Vista Oaks Charter · K–12
Lompoc2
- Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc · K–12 · Virtual
- Trivium Charter School Adventure · K–12 · Virtual
Lucerne Valley2
- Granite Mountain Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Southern California Flex Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Maricopa2
- Blue Ridge Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Heartland Charter · K–12 · Virtual
McClellan2
Menifee2
- Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education · 9–12 · Virtual
- Santa Rosa Academy · K–12
Merced2
- Come Back Charter · 9–12
- Merced Scholars Charter · K–12
Moreno Valley2
- Audeo Valley Charter · 6–12
- Leadership Military Academy · 9–12
O'Neals2
- Chawanakee Academy Charter · K–12
- Minarets Charter High · 9–12
Orcutt2
- Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria · K–12 · Virtual
- Orcutt Academy Charter · K–12
Orland2
- Success One! · 9–12 · Virtual
- William Finch · K–12
Petaluma2
- Heartwood Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Liberty Independent Study · K–12 · Virtual
Placerville2
- Mountainside Middle College High · K–12
- Sky Mountain Charter · K–12
Poway2
- Cabrillo Point Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Pacific Coast Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Rancho Cordova2
- Lake View Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova · K–12
Riverside2
- CBK Charter · 9–12
- Gateway College and Career Academy · 9–12
Rohnert Park2
- Credo High · 9–12
- Pathways Charter · K–12
Roseville2
Salinas2
- Monterey County Home Charter · K–12
- Open Door Charter · 9–12
San Andreas2
- Mountain Oaks · K–12
- Rite of Passage · 9–12
San Marcos2
- High Tech High North County · 9–12
- Pivot Charter School - San Diego II · K–12 · Virtual
Santa Barbara2
- Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara · K–12 · Virtual
- Trivium Charter School Voyage · K–12 · Virtual
Santa Maria2
- Family Partnership Charter · K–12 · Virtual
- Trivium Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Tulare2
- Accelerated Charter High · 9–12
- Sierra Vista Charter High · 9–12 · Virtual
Turlock2
- eCademy Charter at Crane · K–12 · Virtual
- Fusion Charter · 7–12
Ukiah2
- Redwood Collegiate Academy · 7–12
- Sequoia Career Academy · 4–12
Willits2
- La Vida Charter · K–12
- Willits Charter · 6–12
Woodland Hills2
- El Camino Real Charter High · 9–12
- Taft Charter High · 9–12
Adelanto1
Agua Dulce1
- iLead Agua Dulce · K–12
Alpaugh1
- California Online Public Schools Central Valley · K–12 · Virtual
Apple Valley1
Aptos1
- Delta Charter · 9–12
Barstow1
Beaumont1
- Mission Vista Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Ben Lomond1
- SLVUSD Charter · K–12
Boulder Creek1
- Ocean Grove Charter · K–12
Buellton1
- Olive Grove Charter - Buellton · K–12 · Virtual
Carson1
- Magnolia Science Academy 3 · 6–12
Castaic1
Ceres1
- Whitmore Charter High · 9–12
Clovis1
- Clovis Online Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Coachella1
- NOVA Academy - Coachella · 9–12
Colton1
Concord1
- Clayton Valley Charter High · 9–12
Cottonwood1
Daly City1
- Summit Public School: Shasta · 9–12
Davis1
- Da Vinci Charter Academy · 7–12
Denair1
- Denair Charter Academy · K–12
Doyle1
- Long Valley · K–12
Dunlap1
- Kings Canyon Online · K–12 · Virtual
East Nicolaus1
- South Sutter Charter · K–12
El Centro1
- Imperial Pathways Charter · 9–12 · Virtual
El Dorado1
- Pacific Crest Academy · 9–12 · Virtual
Encinitas1
- JCS - Cedar Cove · K–12
Escalon1
- Escalon Charter Academy · K–12
Fountain Valley1
Freedom1
Fremont1
Georgetown1
- American River Charter · K–12
Guerneville1
- California Pacific Charter - Sonoma · K–12 · Virtual
Hemet1
- Western Center Academy · 6–12
Herlong1
- Mt. Lassen Charter · K–12
Highland1
- Entrepreneur High · 9–12
Highland Park1
- Academia Avance Charter · 6–12
Hume1
- Hume Lake Charter · K–12
Irwindale1
- Opportunities for Learning - Baldwin Park · 7–12 · Virtual
Jamul1
- Greater San Diego Academy · K–12
Keyes1
- Keyes to Learning Charter · K–12
La Jolla1
- Preuss School UCSD · 6–12
Lakeside1
- River Valley Charter · 7–12
Lathrop1
- River Islands High · 9–12
Lawndale1
Lennox1
Lindsay1
- Loma Vista Charter · K–12
Live Oak1
- Sutter Peak Charter Academy · K–12
Lost Hills1
Manila1
- Redwood Coast Montessori · K–12
Marina1
- Learning for Life Charter · 7–12
Meridian1
- Feather River Charter · K–12 · Virtual
Middletown1
- California Online Public Schools North Bay · K–12 · Virtual
Monterey1
- Big Sur Charter · K–12
Moorpark1
- IvyTech Charter · 7–12
Mount Shasta1
- Golden Eagle Charter · K–12
Murrieta1
- MethodSchools · K–12 · Virtual
National City1
Newport Beach1
- Suncoast Preparatory Academy · K–12 · Virtual
North Highlands1
North Hills1
- Valor Academy High · 9–12
Nuevo1
Oakdale1
- Oakdale Charter · 7–12
Oakhurst1
- Glacier High School Charter · 9–12
Ojai1
- Valley Oak Charter · K–12
Oregon House1
Oro Grande1
- Riverside Preparatory · K–12
Oxnard1
- Vista Real Charter High · 9–12
Pacoima1
- Bert Corona Charter High · 9–12
Paradise1
- HomeTech Charter · K–12
Penn Valley1
- Vantage Point Charter · K–12
Perris1
Phelan1
Pine Valley1
- JCS - Pine Valley · K–12
Pittsburg1
- Golden Gate Community · 6–12
Point Arena1
- Pacific Community Charter · K–12
Quartz Hill1
Quincy1
- Plumas Charter · K–12
Ranch Cucamonga1
Red Bluff1
- Tehama eLearning Academy · 7–12 · Virtual
Reedley1
- Reedley Middle College High · 9–12
Rialto1
- Vista Norte Public Charter · K–12
Rio Linda1
- Heritage Peak Charter · K–12
Ripon1
- California Online Public Schools Northern California · K–12 · Virtual
San Fernando1
San Gabriel1
San Jacinto1
- San Jacinto Valley Academy · K–12
San Lorenzo1
- KIPP King Collegiate High · 9–12
San Luis Obispo1
- Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter · 10–12
San Pedro1
- Port of Los Angeles High · 9–12
San Rafael1
- Phoenix Academy · 9–12
Santa Clarita1
- Mission View Public · 8–12
Santa Cruz1
- Pacific Collegiate Charter · 7–12
Scotts Valley1
- California Online Public Schools Monterey Bay · K–12 · Virtual
Sebastopol1
- Orchard View · K–12 · Virtual
Sonora1
- Gold Rush Home Study Charter · K–12
South Gate1
- Westbrook Academy · 6–12
Spring Valley1
- Steele Canyon High · 9–12
Strathmore1
- Harmony Magnet Academy · 9–12
Susanville1
- Thompson Peak Charter · K–12
Tehachapi1
- EPIC de Cesar Chavez · 9–12
Tuolumne1
Union City1
Valencia1
- Opportunities for Learning - William S. Hart · 7–12 · Virtual
Valley Center1
- All Tribes Charter · 6–12
Venice1
- Animo Venice Charter High · 9–12
Ventura1
- Golden Valley Charter · K–12
Walnut Creek1
Waterford1
- Connecting Waters Charter · K–12
Weott1
- Agnes J. Johnson Charter · K–12
West Hollywood1
- Larchmont Charter · K–12
Westlake Village1
- River Oaks Academy · K–12
Winchester1
- Temecula Preparatory · K–12
Yreka1
About this California 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 California: common questions
How many charter high schools are in California?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 605 open public charter schools in California offering at least one grade from 9–12, located in 234 cities.
How do I find charter high schools near me in California?
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 California 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 California?
Federal records identify 105 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering high school grades in California. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter high schools in California?
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.