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

This is the first year that charter schools also saw a decrease in enrollment in the thousands, with 2,071 fewer students, according to the report. — Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

And not Pembroke, who — according to the lawsuit — allowed Jones to teach at the prestigious private school despite being warned of his alleged misconduct at the charter school. — Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Phothisarath was struck on the tracks outside of Trinity Basin School, a charter school. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

As in many parts of the country, charter schools have expanded across Charleston since 1996, when lawmakers first allowed them in the state. — Beth Lloyd, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 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