For the 2024 school year, there are 17 charter public high schools serving 4,511 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Missouri are University Academy-upper, Ewing Marion Kauffman High School and Hawthorn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Missouri charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ewing Marion Kauffman High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Missouri (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-5323
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Allen Village High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Science High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Delasalle Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #77.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Grand Center Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #1010.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #1111.
Frontier Stem High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #1212.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Grades: 7-12
| 449 students
Rank: #1313.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-u
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1414.
Lift For Life High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1515.
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Kc Legacy High School
Charter School
2700 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Missouri?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Missouri include University Academy-upper, Ewing Marion Kauffman High School and Hawthorn High School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Missouri?
17 charter public high schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri charter public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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