publiccharterschool
nounUK /ˌpʌblɪk ˈtʃɑːtə skuːl/
US /ˌpʌblɪk ˈtʃɑːrtər skuːl/
A public charter school is a free school that kids can go to that is paid for by the government but run by its own group.
My cousin goes to a public charter school that has a big art program.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A school that follows a special plan or promise, called a charter, instead of the usual rules of the local school district.
The public charter school promised to teach science through hands-on projects.
3. A free school that parents can choose for their child instead of the neighborhood school.
Families in our town can pick a public charter school if they want smaller classes.
4. A school that is open to all kids but must follow its own rules and goals.
The public charter school holds a lottery so every child has a fair chance to get in.