Why a 'Beehive' school is again ranked as the Beehive State's top high school

Beehive Science and Technology Academy, or BSTA, may not have a football or basketball team — but it's still sitting atop Utah's high school "rankings."

Once again, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Sandy charter school as the Beehive State's best high school — a lofty spot it's claimed five years running.

BSTA Director Hanifi Oguz told the Deseret News he's "extremely happy" about the premier ranking — adding the continued recognition reflects the BSTA's community's commitment to its mission to educate and empower students...