charter school

American  

[chahr-ter skool] / ˈtʃɑr tər ˌskul /

noun

1. an autonomous public school created by a contract between a sponsor, as a local school district or corporation, and an organizer, as a group of teachers or a community group, often with a curriculum or focus that is not traditional.

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Etymology

Origin of charter school

First recorded in 1800–10; current use dates from 1985–90

Example Sentences

This cannot be a “no excuses” school in the way that some urban charter schools are.

From The Wall Street Journal

At least three other, smaller charter schools in Minneapolis have completely shut down in-person learning.

From Los Angeles Times

Buses are showing up to local charter schools half empty and schools are ordering meals that go uneaten.

From The Wall Street Journal

Palisades High is an independent charter school governed by its own board.

From Los Angeles Times

The decision to move back to the campus was ultimately up to the charter school’s independent leadership.

From Los Angeles Times