Charter High Schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 104 public charter schools offering high school grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 45 cities.
- Charter high schools
- 104
- Students at these schools
- 24,027
- Median students per teacher
- 13.8
- Virtual schools
- 13
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 104 of 104 schools; student–teacher ratios for 89; format for 104. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter high schools in Minnesota by city
Saint Paul28
- Avalon School · 9–12
- Career Pathways · 6–12
- City Academy · 9–12
- City Academy Online · 9–12
- Community of Peace Academy High Sch · 9–12
- Community School of Excellence High · 9–12
- Cse - Oll HS · 9–12
- Face to Face Academy · 9–12
- Face to Face Academy Online · 9–12 · Virtual
- Great River School · 7–12
- HGA Secondary · 8–12
- High School for Recording Arts · 9–12
- Hmong College Prep Academy HS · 9–12
- HOPE Community Academy High School · 9–12
- Jennings Community School · 7–12
- Jennings Online Program · 7–12 · Virtual
- Metro Deaf School · Pre-K–12
- Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 · 7–12 · Virtual
- Minnesota Online High School · 9–12 · Virtual
- MMSA Secondary School · 6–12
- NCS Online Program · 6–12 · Virtual
- New Century School Secondary · 6–12
- Nova Classical Academy Upper School · 6–12
- Online High School · 9–12
- St Paul Conservatory Performing Art · 9–12
- St. Paul City High School · 9–12
- STEP Academy Charter School · 6–12
- Twin Cities Academy · 6–12
Minneapolis19
- Aim Academy of Science & Technology · 6–12
- Augsburg Fairview Academy · 9–12
- Banaadir Academy · 6–12
- CVA Fusion High School (9-12) · 9–12
- CVA PASCAL Middle & High School · 6–12 · Virtual
- Downtown Campus · 9–12
- El Colegio High School · 9–12
- Exploration High School · 9–12
- Hiawatha Collegiate High School · 9–12
- Lincoln International High School · 9–12
- Metro 2 Online · 6–12 · Virtual
- Metro College Prep · 6–12
- MNIC Online Program · 9–12 · Virtual
- Mts High School · 7–12
- Mts Pease Academy · 8–12
- Unity Campus · 9–12
- Universal Academy Middle/High · 7–11
- Venture Academy High School · 9–12
- Venture Online · 6–12
Forest Lake3
- LILA Upper School · 6–12
- North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus · 7–12
- Online Learning Program · 6–12
Bemidji2
- Treknorth High School · 9–12
- Voyageurs Expeditionary School · 9–12
Elk River2
- Spectrum High School · 9–12
- Spectrum Online High School · 9–12
Henderson2
- Edvisions Off Campus School · 7–12 · Virtual
- Minnesota New Country School · 7–12
Vadnais Heights2
- AFSA High School · 7–12
- Gentry Academy High · 9–12
Alexandria1
- Kalon Prep Academy · 9–12
Apple Valley1
- FIT Academy High School · 6–12
Bloomington1
- Bluesky Charter School · 6–12 · Virtual
Buffalo1
- Terra Nova School · 6–12
Chisago City1
- Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning · 9–12 · Virtual
Crosslake1
- Crosslake Community 6-12 Online · 6–12 · Virtual
Echo1
- E.C.H.O. Secondary · 7–12
Eden Prairie1
- PIM Arts High School · 9–12
Hopkins1
- Ubah Academy · 9–12
Hutchinson1
- New Century Academy · 6–12
La Crescent1
Mankato1
- Kato Public Charter School · 6–12
Maplewood1
- Sejong Academy Upper School · 6–12
Mountain Iron1
Northfield1
- Arcadia Charter School · 6–12
Owatonna1
- CHOICE Technical Academy · 7–12
Pillager1
Ramsey1
- Pact Charter Secondary · 6–12
Richfield1
- Watershed High School · 9–12
Roseville1
- MN Virtual Secondary School · 6–12 · Virtual
Tower1
- Vermilion Country School · 7–12
Warba1
West Saint Paul1
- Academic Arts High School · 9–12
Willmar1
- DREAM Technical Academy · 7–12
Winona1
- Riverway Secondary · 7–12
About this Minnesota 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 Minnesota: common questions
How many charter high schools are in Minnesota?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 104 open public charter schools in Minnesota offering at least one grade from 9–12, located in 45 cities.
How do I find charter high schools near me in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Federal records identify 13 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering high school grades in Minnesota. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter high schools in Minnesota?
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.