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

His wife’s charter school income of between $1 million to $5 million wasn’t fully reported on 2023 congressional financial disclosures until Florida Bulldog reporters started sniffing around. —Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026

Perkins Eastman also suggested lobbying for a change to state law that currently restricts excess MPS buildings from being sold for two years to any operators other than schools, such as private or charter schools. —Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025

Both of her grandkids started attending the charter schools after their bus stop for an IPS school was too far away for Johnson’s comfort. —Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 26 Dec. 2025

Founded in 1999, North Lakes Academy is a K-12 charter school with two Forest Lake campuses. —Mars King, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025

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