Charter High Schools in Texas
Texas has 515 public charter schools offering high school grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 145 cities.
- Charter high schools
- 515
- Students at these schools
- 237,581
- Median students per teacher
- 16.6
- Virtual schools
- 7
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 515 of 515 schools; student–teacher ratios for 492; format for 7. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter high schools in Texas by city
San Antonio71
- Advanced Learning Academy · Pre-K–12
- Anne Frank Inspire Academy · K–12
- BASIS San Antonio- Shavano Campus · 6–12
- Burbank High School · 9–12
- Burleson Center · 12
- Cast Med High School · 9–12
- Cast Tech High School · 9–12
- Compass Rose Impact · 9–12
- Compass Rose Ingenuity · Pre-K–10
- Compass Rose Legacy · 6–12
- Compass Rose Opportunity · K–12
- East Central Cast LEAD High School · 8–12
- Fox Technical High School · 9–12
- Frank L Madla Early College High School · 9–12
- George Gervin Academy · Pre-K–12
- Great Hearts Forest Heights · K–11
- Great Hearts Monte Vista North · 6–12
- Great Hearts Northern Oaks · K–12
- Great Hearts Online - TX · K–10 · Virtual
- Great Hearts Western Hills · K–11
- Harmony School of Innovation - San Antonio · Pre-K–9
- Harmony Science Academy (san Antonio) · K–12
- Henry Ford Academy Alameda School for Art + Design · 9–12
- IDEA Brackenridge College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Burke College Preparatory · 6–11
- IDEA Carver College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Eastside College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Ewing Halsell College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Hidden Meadow College Preparatory · 6–10
- IDEA Ingram Hills College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Judson College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Mays College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Monterrey Park College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Najim College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA South Flores College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Walzem College Preparatory · 6–12
- Imelda Davis Early College High School · 9–11
- Jefferson High School · 9–12
- Jubilee - Lake View University Prep · Pre-K–12
- Jubilee San Antonio · Pre-K–12
- KIPP Somos Collegiate · 6–12
- KIPP University Prep High School · 9–12
- Laurel Ridge · 6–12
- Learn4life · 9–12
- Legacy Traditional- Basse Secondary · 6–12
- Lighthouse High · 9–12
- Northeast Campus · 6–12
- Por Vida Academy Charter High School · 9–12
- Positive Solutions Charter · 9–12
- Premier High School-San Antonio Ingram · 9–12
- Premier High School-San Antonio Windcrest · 9–12
- Rise Inspire Academy · 9–12
- Royal Academy of Excellence · K–9
- Ruth Jones McClendon Middle · 7–12
- San Antonio STEAM Academy · 5–12
- Somerset Academy Brooks · Pre-K–12
- Somerset Academy Collegiate · Pre-K–12
- Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest · 6–12
- Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus · Pre-K–12
- Sst Hill Country College Prep High School · 7–12
- Sst SA College Prep High School · 7–12
- St Philip's College Early College High School · 9–12
- Stepping Stones Academy · 2–12
- Texans Can Academy - San Antonio · 9–12
- Texasworks - San Antonio-Ingram · 10–12
- Travis Early College High School · 9–12
- Triumph Public High Schools-San Antonio · 9–12
- UT - University Charter School at High Point · 1–12
- Valor San Antonio · K–9
- Young Men's Leadership Academy · 6–12
- Young Women's Leadership Academy · 6–12
Houston67
- A+up High School · 9–10
- Aristoi Classical Academy-Cypress · K–9
- Beta Academy · 6–12
- Early College T-STEM Academy · 9–12
- Energized for STEM Academy High School · 9–12
- Excel Academy Education Transition Center · 9–11
- George I Sanchez Charter · Pre-K–12
- George I Sanchez North · Pre-K–12
- Harmony School of Advancement-Houston · 9–12
- Harmony School of Discovery - Houston · 6–12
- Harmony School of Ingenuity-Houston · 6–12
- Harmony Science Academy-Houston · 9–12
- Harmony Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Harris County Juvenile Detention Center · 4–12
- Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus · Pre-K–12
- Houston Heights Charter School · 9–12
- IDEA Hardy College Preparatory · 6–10
- IDEA Lake Houston College Preparatory · 6–9
- IDEA Spears College Preparatory · 6–10
- Ignite Community School - Fallbrook · K–11
- ILTEXAS Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School · 9–12
- Ischool High - Atascocita · 9–12
- Ischool High at University Park · 6–12
- Ki Charter - Kingwood · 3–12
- KIPP Connect Preparatory · 6–12
- KIPP East End High School · 9–12
- KIPP Generations Collegiate · 9–12
- KIPP Houston High School · 9–12
- KIPP Mosaic Academy School · 6–10
- KIPP Northeast College Preparatory · 9–12
- KIPP Sharpstown College Prep · 6–11
- KIPP Sunnyside High School · 9–12
- Mount Carmel Academy · 9–12
- Phoenix School at Southwest Schools · 5–12
- Premier High School - Houston - Hobby · 9–12
- Premier High School - Houston (greenspoint) · 9–12
- Premier High School - Houston (sharpstown) · 9–12
- Premier High School Houston Gallery North · 9–12
- Premier High School-Houston (champions) · 9–12
- Richard Milburn Academy Houston (suburban) · 9–12
- Ser-Ninos Charter High · 9–11
- Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy · 9–12
- Sst Champions · Pre-K–12
- Texans Can Academy - Houston North · 9–12
- Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest · 9–12
- Texas Connections Academy at Houston · 3–12 · Virtual
- Texasworks - Houston-Champions · 9–12
- Texasworks - Houston-Gallery Furniture · 9–12
- Texasworks - Houston-Hobby · 9–12
- The Pro-Vision Academy · 9–12
- Westchester Academy for International Studies · 6–12
- Yellowstone College Preparatory · 6–10
- YES Prep - 5th Ward · 6–12
- YES Prep - Brays Oaks · 6–12
- YES Prep - East End · 6–12
- YES Prep - Gulfton · 6–12
- YES Prep - Hobby · 6–11
- YES Prep - North Central · 6–12
- YES Prep - Northline · 6–12
- YES Prep - Northside · 6–12
- YES Prep - Northwest · 6–12
- YES Prep - Southeast · 6–12
- YES Prep - Southside · 6–12
- YES Prep - Southwest · 6–12
- YES Prep - West · 6–12
- YES Prep - White Oak · 6–12
- YES Prep North Forest · 6–12
Dallas30
- A+ Secondary School · 7–12
- Dallas County Juvenile Justice · 6–12
- Drc Campus · 9–12
- Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School · 6–12
- Harmony School of Excellence - Dallas · 6–12
- Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas · 6–12
- Harmony Science Academy - Dallas · K–12
- Inspired Vision Academy Secondary · 7–12
- KIPP Oak Cliff Academy · 9–12
- Letot Campus · 7–12
- Life School Oak Cliff · K–12
- Medlock Youth Village · 6–12
- Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy · Pre-K–12
- Pegasus Charter High School · K–12
- Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North Dallas · K–12
- Richland Collegiate High School of Math Science Engineerin · 12
- Texans Can Academy - Dallas North · 9–12
- Texans Can Academy - Garland · 10–12
- Texans Can Academy - Grant East · 9–12
- Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby · 9–12
- Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff · 9–12
- Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove · 9–12
- Ume Dallas Secondary · 7–12
- Uplift Atlas Prep High School · 9–12
- Uplift Hampton Prep High School · 9–12
- Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute · 9–12
- Uplift Luna Prep High School · 9–12
- Uplift Williams Prep High School · 9–12
- Uplift Wisdom Prep High School · 9–12
- Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas · 9–12
Austin29
- Austin Achieve High School · 9–12
- Cedars Academy Next Generation High School at Highland · 9–12
- Chaparral Star Academy · K–12
- Diboll · 9–12
- Greenleaf Ncc · 12
- Harmony School of Endeavor Austin · Pre-K–12
- Harmony School of Excellence - Austin · 6–12
- IDEA Bluff Springs College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Health Professions College Preparatory · 6–11
- IDEA Montopolis College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Parmer Park College Preparatory · 6–11
- IDEA Rundberg College Preparatory · 6–12
- Ki Charter - Austin · 7–9
- KIPP Austin Brave · 9–12
- KIPP Austin Collegiate · 9–12
- KIPP Paseo Preparatory School · 6–10
- Nyos Lamar Secondary · 6–12
- Premier High School-Austin South Campus · 8–12
- Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch · 9–12
- Settlement Home · 6–12
- Texans Can Academy - Austin · 9–12
- Texas Empowerment Academy · 3–12
- Texasworks - Austin-Wells Branch · 9–12
- The East Austin College Prep at MLK · 7–12
- The Excel Center for Adults - South Austin · 9–12
- Tnc Campus (texas Neurorehabilitation Center) · 3–11
- Valor North Austin · K–12
- Valor South Austin · K–12
- Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and High School · 6–12
Fort Worth21
- Clearfork Academy · 7–12
- Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts · 7–12
- Great Hearts Lakeside · K–9
- Great Hearts Prairie View · K–9
- Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth · 7–12
- IDEA Edgecliff College Preparatory · 6–10
- IDEA Rise College Preparatory · 6–11
- IDEA Southeast College Preparatory · 6–9
- ILTEXAS Keller Saginaw High School · 9–12
- Ki Charter - Fort Worth · 1–12
- New Heights · 9–12
- Premier High School - Fort Worth (jacksboro) · 9–12
- Premier High School - Fort Worth (southside) · 9–12
- Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth · 9–12
- Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue · 9–12
- Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Westcreek · 9–12
- Texasworks - Ft Worth-Southside · 9–12
- Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus · 10
- Uplift Ascend Prep High School · 9–12
- Uplift Elevate Prep High School · 9–12
- Uplift Mighty Prep High School · 9–12
El Paso16
- Davinci School for Science and the Arts · 7–12
- El Paso Academy · 9–12
- El Paso Academy West · 9–12
- El Paso Classical Academy · Pre-K–12
- El Paso Leadership Academy - High School East · 9–12
- Harmony School of Innovation - El Paso · Pre-K–12
- Harmony School of Science - El Paso · Pre-K–10
- Harmony Science Academy (el Paso) · 6–12
- IDEA Edgemere College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Mesa Hills College Preparatory · 6–11
- IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory · 6–9
- Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe · 9–12
- Premier High School-El Paso Mesa · 9–12
- Texasworks - El Paso-Mesa · 9–12
- Triumph Public High Schools-El Paso East · 9–12
- Triumph Public High Schools-El Paso West · 9–12
Brownsville11
- Bryss Academy High School · 9
- Harmony School of Innovation - Brownsville · 6–12
- IDEA Brownsville College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Frontier College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Riverview College Preparatory · 6–12
- IDEA Robindale College Preparatory · 6–11
- IDEA Sports Park College Preparatory · 6–12
- Jubilee Brownsville · Pre-K–12
- Premier High School of Brownsville · 9–12
- Texasworks - Brownsville · 9–12
- Triumph Public High Schools-Brownsville · 9–12
Arlington8
- Basepoint Academy - Arlington · 6–12
- Great Hearts Arlington · K–10
- Jean Massieu Academy · Pre-K–12
- Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins · 7–12
- Premier High School of Arlington · 9–12
- Texasworks - Irving · 9–12
- Trinity Leadership · Pre-K–12
- Uplift Summit Prep High School · 9–12
Corpus Christi6
- Por Vida Academy Corpus Christi · 9–12
- Premier High School - Corpus Christi · 9–12
- Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi · Pre-K–11
- Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi · 9–12
- Sst Corpus Christi · Pre-K–12
- Texasworks - Corpus Christi · 9–12
Irving6
- Great Hearts Irving Upper · 6–12
- Manara Leadership Academy · 7–12
- Universal Academy · Pre-K–12
- Uplift Infinity Prep High School · 9–12
- Uplift North Hills Prep High School · 9–12
- Winfree Academy Charter School (irving) · 9–12
Lewisville6
- Founders Classical Academy - Lewisville · K–12
- Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas · 6–12 · Virtual
- Lewisville School of Science and Technology · 7–12
- Premier High School Online · 9–12 · Virtual
- Responsiveed - Online · K–12 · Virtual
- Winfree Academy Charter School (lewisville) · 9–12
Longview6
- Dan Chadwick Campus · 9–12
- LEAD Academy High School · 9–12
- Longview High School · 9–12
- Premier High School - Longview · 9–12
- Texasworks - Longview · 9–12
- UT Tyler University Academy at Longview · K–12
Tyler6
- Cumberland High School · 9–12
- Founders Classical Academy-Tyler · K–12
- Premier High School of Tyler · 9–12
- Texasworks - Tyler · 9–12
- Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy · 9–12 · Virtual
- UT Tyler University Academy at Tyler · K–12
Beaumont5
- Ehrhart School · Pre-K–9
- Evolution Academy Beaumont · 9–12
- Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont · Pre-K–12
- Stiles · 9–11
- Trinity Charter Schools - Beaumont Campus · 7–12
Mesquite5
- Ignite Community School - Mesquite · Pre-K–12
- Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus · Pre-K–12
- Pioneer Technology (ptaa) Mesquite · 5–12
- Premier High School Mesquite · 9–12
- Texasworks - Mesquite · 10–12
Midland5
- IDEA Travis Academy · Pre-K–10
- Premier High School of Midland · 9–12
- Richard Milburn Academy Midland · 9–12
- Texas Leadership of Midland · K–12
- Young Women's Leadership Academy · 6–12
Odessa5
- Compass Academy Charter School · K–12
- IDEA Yukon College Preparatory · 6–9
- Premier High School Odessa · 9–12
- Richard Milburn Academy Odessa · 9–12
- The STEM Academy · K–12
Abilene4
- Premier High School of Abilene · 9–12
- Texas Leadership of Abilene · K–12
- Texasworks - Abilene · 9–12
- Triumph Public High Schools-Abilene · 9–12
Katy4
- Aristoi Classical Upper School · 5–12
- Calvin Nelms High School · 9–12
- Harmony School of Innovation - Katy · 8–12
- Leadership Academy · 8–11
Pharr4
- IDEA College Preparatory Pharr · 6–12
- IDEA Owassa College Preparatory · 6–12
- Vanguard Rembrandt · Pre-K–12
- Vanguard Van Gogh · Pre-K–9
Weslaco4
- IDEA College Prep Weslaco · 6–12
- IDEA Weslaco Pike College Preparatory · 6–12
- Premier High School of Weslaco · 9–12
- Texasworks - Weslaco · 9–12
Carrollton3
- Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton · Pre-K–12
- Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton · 6–12
- Trivium Academy · K–12
Desoto3
- ILTEXAS Lancaster Desoto High School · 9–12
- Premier High School - Desoto · 9–12
- Texasworks - Desoto · 10–12
Granbury3
- Lake Granbury Academy · 7–12
- Premier High School of Granbury · 9–12
- Texasworks - Granbury · 10–12
Tomball3
- Comquest Academy · 1–12
- Ischool-Creekside · 9–12
- Trinity Charter Schools - Tomball Campus · 10
Waco3
Alamo2
- IDEA College Preparatory Alamo · 6–12
- Vanguard Mozart · Pre-K–12
Boerne2
- Innova Joy Inspire Academy · 7–12
- Oaks Academy · 1–12
Carthage2
- Panola CS · 8–12
- Panola Early College High School · 8–12
Conroe2
Converse2
- Boysville · 9–12
- IDEA Converse College Preparatory · 6–10
Kyle2
- IDEA Kyle College Preparatory · 6–12
- Valor Kyle · K–10
Leander2
- Founders Classical Academy of Leander · K–12
- Valor Leander · K–9
Marshall2
New Braunfels2
Richardson2
San Marcos2
- Hays Inspire Academy · 6–12
- Ki Charter Academy · 1–12
Sugarland2
- KIPP Academy West · 6–10
- KIPP Journey Collegiate School · 6–11
Temple2
- Ki Charter - Temple · 7–12
- Priority Charter Schools Temple · Pre-K–12
Balch Springs1
Bastrop1
Belton1
- Cedar Crest · 6–12
Beverly Hills1
Big Sandy1
Brenham1
Bulverde1
- Sjrc Texas · 6–11
Canton1
- Ranch Academy · 6–12
Canyon1
- Premier High School-Canyon · 9–12
Canyon Lake1
Cedar Hill1
- Newman International at Cedar Hill · Pre-K–12
Cedar Park1
- BASIS Cedar Park · 6–10
Cleburne1
- Clearfork Academy South · 7–12
Coppell1
- Universal Academy - Coppell · Pre-K–12
Copperas Cove1
- Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove · Pre-K–12
Corinth1
Dayton1
Denton1
- Ki Charter - Denton · 2–12
Donna1
- IDEA College Prep · 6–12
Driftwood1
- Pathfinder Camp · 6–12
Duncanville1
- Village Tech Schools · Pre-K–12
Early1
Elsa1
Farmers Branch1
Fate1
Flower Mound1
Forney1
- Basepoint Academy - Forney · 6–12
Ft Worth1
Galveston1
- Odyssey Academy - Galveston · Pre-K–12
Gonzales1
- Legacy Ranch Inspire Academy · K–11
Greenville1
Haltom City1
Hamlin1
Helotes1
- Great Hearts Invictus · K–9
Hempstead1
- Safe Haven · 6–12
Horizon City1
Huntsville1
Ingram1
- Hill Country Youth Ranch · K–12
Kenedy1
- Connally · 9–12
Kingsland1
- Kingsland School · K–12
La Joya1
Leakey1
- Big Springs Charter School · K–12
Liberty Hill1
Live Oak1
- Great Hearts Live Oak · K–11
Manor1
- Compass Rose Destiny · K–9
McKinney1
Mercedes1
Mountain Home1
- Pathways 3h Campus · 6–9
Nemo1
- Brazos River Charter School · 9–12
New Waverly1
North Richland Hills1
Overton1
- Billy Moore · 9–12
Palestine1
Palmview1
Plainview1
- Plainview Classical Academy · K–12
Plano1
- Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano · Pre-K–12
Plantersville1
Prosper1
Rio Grande City1
Rockdale1
- Rockdale Inspire Academy · 7–12
Schertz1
Seabrook1
- Harris County Youth Village · 8–11
Seguin1
- Seguin Campus · Pre-K–12
Socorro1
Stephenville1
- Huston Academy · 9–12
Taft1
- Coastal Horizons Academy · 7–12
Texarkana1
The Woodlands1
- Nexus - Woodlands · 7–12
Throckmorton1
- Throckmorton Collegiate ISD · Pre-K–12
Weatherford1
- Crosstimbers Academy · 9–12
Westlake1
- Westlake Academy · K–12
White Settlement1
Wichita Falls1
Willis1
Wimberley1
- Katherine Anne Porter School · 8–12
About this Texas 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 Texas: common questions
How many charter high schools are in Texas?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 515 open public charter schools in Texas offering at least one grade from 9–12, located in 145 cities.
How do I find charter high schools near me in Texas?
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 Texas 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 Texas?
Federal records identify 7 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering high school grades in Texas. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter high schools in Texas?
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.