For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 charter public high schools serving 5,289 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Missouri are Gateway Science Academy High School, University Academy-upper and Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs. 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 20% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Missouri charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ewing Marion Kauffman High School, with 90-94% 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 30% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Missouri (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
University Academy-upper
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Allen Village High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #77.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Frontier Stem High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #99.
Hawthorn High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-5323
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #1010.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 417 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 515 students
Rank: #1212.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
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
| 444 students
Rank: #1313.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-u
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
| 183 students
Rank: #1414.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #1515.
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1331 E. Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #1616.
Delasalle Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kairos High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Grades: 9
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Kc Legacy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2405 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Grades: 9-10
| 197 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 Gateway Science Academy High School, University Academy-upper and Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs.
How many charter public high schools are located in Missouri?
18 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 30% (majority Black).
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