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

Burris said Alpha's founders implemented its model at Unbound Academy, a free public charter school in Arizona, built on its TimeBack learning platform. — Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Under Florida law, charter schools can only be operated by nonprofit organizations or public entities, not by for-profit companies. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

In Mecklenburg County, around 16% of students were enrolled in charter schools for the 2024-25 school year, according to an analysis. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

Belgal’s lawyers wrote that several high schools, a charter school and at least three daycares were in the vicinity of the shooting. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for charter school

• minuscule
• molecule
• overrule
• poiseuille
• reticule
• ridicule
• vestibule
• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule

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