What Are BASIS Charter Schools And How Did They Rewrite The Education Rules?

In the latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of the top public high schools in America, seven of the top 10 are test-in schools. Students have to be “gifted and talented” or come armed with high test scores, GPAs and teacher recommendations or the ability to write a great essay on demand. And then there are the three BASIS schools that ranked number 2, 3 and 6. They are all Arizona charter schools with no admissions tests. The only requirement is an application for the lottery.