For the 2025 school year, there are 6 charter public high schools serving 2,231 students in Kansas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Kansas are Hugoton Learning Academy, Lawrence Virtual School and Hope Street Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Kansas charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hope Street Charter Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Kansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hugoton Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 W 11th St
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Mcdonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Grades: K-12
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Insight School Of Kansas
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E South St
Spring Hill, KS 66083
(913) 592-4600
Spring Hill, KS 66083
(913) 592-4600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Kansas?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Kansas include Hugoton Learning Academy, Lawrence Virtual School and Hope Street Charter Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Kansas?
6 charter public high schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas charter public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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