7. BASIS Scottsdale
BASIS in Scottsdale, Arizona, has an average SAT score of 1470 and an average ACT score of 34. It has an enrollment of 739 students, and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1. Proficiency in mathematics is 86%, and proficiency in reading is 92%. BASIS Scottsdale opened in 2003 and has continued to build scholarship and leadership over the years, receiving many accolades. This tuition-free charter school has a top-ranked liberal arts curriculum with a STEM focus and inspires students to love learning, think critically, formulate their own goals, be independent and graduate prepared to enter a top-tier college.
BASIS students can take courses that most high schools do not offer, such as economics, engineering, and classics. As they progress, the connections they make across subjects boosts their deeper understanding and critical thinking skills. All courses are taught by teachers who are masters in their content area, and they have autonomy to present their subject matter in innovative, engaging ways.