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

Eighty percent of Epic’s $300 million budget comes from state funds because, as a charter school, Epic doesn’t receive property taxes. —Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Jan. 2026

Bloomberg pursued a rigorous system of school accountability and expanded school choice in the form of both charter schools and new district schools. —Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026

So far, the city says 40 schools — including both traditional public schools and charter schools — are participating, serving more than 12,000 students. —Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

Duval County’s School Board has narrowly approved asking state lawmakers to change Florida’s Schools of Hope law, which lets select charter schools use school district buildings rent-free. —Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 7 Jan. 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