For the 2026 school year, there are 4 charter public high schools serving 354 students in Iowa.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high school in Iowa is West Central Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Iowa charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 53%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Central Charter High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Iowa (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Charter School
Charter School
607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamburg Charter High Schools
Charter School
309 S Street
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School
Charter School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Gr: 12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Iowa?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Iowa include West Central Charter High School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Iowa?
4 charter public high schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa charter public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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