charter school

noun

: a tax-supported school established by a charter between a granting body (such as a school board) and an outside group (as of teachers and parents) which operates the school without most local and state educational regulations so as to achieve set goals

Examples of charter school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether the Donaldses will divest from the charter school business during the governor-elect’s term remains to be seen. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Wilson was more open to choice options like charter schools, crediting voters’ openness to her decisive primary win. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Bishopp has also called for a moratorium on new for-profit charter schools, free meals for all public school students and increased per-pupil spending and funding for special needs programs. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

Jessica Donaldson, a public-school teacher who teaches pre-K at Orange Center STEAM Academy, a charter school run by Lift, found value in the training as well. — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for charter school

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Kids Definition

charter school

noun

: a tax-supported school set up by a charter between an official body (as a state government) and an outside group (as of educators and businesses) to achieve set goals