Serving 781 students in grades 5-12, Basis Phoenix ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Phoenix ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Basis Phoenix's student population of 781 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Basis Phoenix ranks within the top 1% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Phoenix is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 1921 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
65%
3%
Hispanic
8%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Phoenix's ranking?
Basis Phoenix is ranked #13 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Phoenix?
The graduation rate of Basis Phoenix is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Basis Phoenix?
781 students attend Basis Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Basis Phoenix students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Basis Phoenix offer ?
Basis Phoenix offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Phoenix part of?
Basis Phoenix is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91280) School District.
In what neighborhood is Basis Phoenix located?
Basis Phoenix is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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