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

However, homeschoolers affiliated with a public charter school can frequently receive education benefits to enhance their homeschooling. — Bianca Vázquez Toness, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

But Griffin, who has donated over the years to causes such as medical research, charter schools and other universities, saw room for something new. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Rankin is a Charlotte native who has worked as an educator in CMS as well as private and charter schools. — Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

While free from many state laws and regulations about staff and curricula, charter schools remain subject to federal and local antidiscrimination laws. — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

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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