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The best public high school in America is an Arizona charter school with 750 students

Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona is home to the best public high school in the nation, according to a new ranking by US News & World report.

BASIS Scottsdale is a 5th through 12th grade charter school with 754 students. It’s the first time the school has ranked No. 1 on the list.

Part of a larger network of charters — schools that are publicly funded but privately run — BASIS Scottsdale has a 100% graduation rate for students. It also places a high focus on college readiness, and requires students to take a minimum of eight Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The average read more >>>

Source:: BusinessInsider.Com