charter school

/ˌtʃɑrdər skul/
/ˈtʃɑtə skul/
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Other forms: charter schools

Definitions of charter school
  1. noun
    an experimental public school for kindergarten through grade 12; created and organized by teachers and parents and community leaders; operates independently of other schools
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    type of:
    public school
    a tuition free school in the United States supported by taxes and controlled by a school board
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