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

At a public charter school in California, students create financial plans for their future selves.

From The Wall Street Journal

A study of reading outcomes in New York state public schools that serve high concentrations of economically disadvantaged children found a disproportionate number of charter schools winning the highest marks.

From The Wall Street Journal

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