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BASIS school system’s finances and criticized the sophisticated curriculum.
The challenging courses at BASIS “drives them out” and is “just this gauntlet of examinations,” Glass said in a phone interview.
The low retention rate is the most common criticism, but McConaghy said that the retention rates have improved over the past few years.
Many argue that BASIS does not have the normal high school experience and that, as a result, many students have left.
However, McConaghy said that BASIS Scottsdale has expanded their clubs, started sports teams and has a myriad of extra-curricular activities for the students get involved with.
Another criticism is the idea that BASIS