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BASIS Charter
High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. It is preceded by primary education. High school is also the name used to describe the institution in which the final stage of compulsory education takes place. In the United States, high schools generally consist of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, although the inclusion of grade 9 varies by school district. BASIS Charter is a top high school situated in the United States. It is located in Tucson, Arizona. BASIS Charter School is a school in Tucson, Arizona. In 2006, its High School was named number three on Newsweek’s top 1200 High Schools list. It has also received numerous local accolades for its high scores, as well for its embracing of the AP program. In fact, it is one of the only schools in the country to require students to take at least 5 AP exams in order to graduate. Also, the school has received local recognition for its drama program, which recently put on the children's opera Brundibar: Hear My Voice in cooperation with Arizona Onstage Productions. The mission of BASIS Charter School is to provide an environment in which all students will acquire the necessary skills to become responsible thinkers who appreciate diversity and are productive citizens in their community.
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