Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basis Prescott ranks in the top 5% 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 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Prescott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Basis Prescott's student population of 599 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Basis Prescott ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Prescott is 0.49, 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
#43 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
19%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
69%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
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 Prescott's ranking?
Basis Prescott is ranked #43 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Basis Prescott often compared to?
Basis Prescottis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-city College Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Prescott?
The graduation rate of Basis Prescott is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Basis Prescott?
599 students attend Basis Prescott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Basis Prescott students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Basis Prescott offer ?
Basis Prescott offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Prescott part of?
Basis Prescott is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92320) School District.
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