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

Iowa made ESAs universal and expanded its charter school sector. —Jeanne Allen, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

Republican leaders there have long seen many local school boards as hostile to potential charter school operators, resulting in a steady push to find ways for operators to apply to the state. —Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025

Several of the board members stressed the importance of improved oversight of district charter schools, particularly St. Hope. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025

Lawmakers in Alaska overrode a veto by their governor to allow the establishment of charter schools and implement a $700 increase to the base student allocation. —Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 25 May 2025

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