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

Although Pines Collegiate’s student body has grown a bit, enrollment in Broward public schools, including charter schools, fell by 12,343 students this year to 224,324. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Starting with the 2027-28 academic year, every public and charter school in Illinois must offer these screenings for all students in grades three through 12, for which the state will provide a free screening tool. — Vanessa Andersen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

In a statement posted to its website Monday, the Sacramento-area charter school system said its board authorized a federal bankruptcy reorganization. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

The 4-4 tie vote automatically left in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that barred overtly religious charter schools from from being funded by the taxpayers. — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 Oct. 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