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#104 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 5% in state

Basis Phoenix

High School · Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) · Phoenix, AZ

A charter high school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

11850 N 32ND ST, Phoenix, AZ 85028

  • Math 90% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency89% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+50.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation27.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$9,669
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Basis Phoenix score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 89% recently.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
90%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Basis Phoenix sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,436

Median home value

$583,000

Median rent

$1,832/mo

College educated

56.2%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shadow Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.98–120.7 mi1,148Compare →
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.8 mi4Compare →
Paradise Valley Christian PreparatoryPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–120.9 mi285Compare →
Gateway AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6private6–121.3 mi103Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,669NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Basis Phoenix is listed in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91280); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Basis Phoenix

Basis Phoenix is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280), serving approximately 781 students in grades 5th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Basis Phoenix

What grades does Basis Phoenix serve?

Basis Phoenix serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Basis Phoenix?

Basis Phoenix has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.

How does Basis Phoenix rank in AZ?

Basis Phoenix ranks #104 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Basis Phoenix's MySchoolScout rating?

Basis Phoenix has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Basis Phoenix?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Phoenix has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Basis Phoenix a charter school?

Yes, Basis Phoenix is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Basis Phoenix a Title I school?

No, Basis Phoenix is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
781
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 85028)
18,952
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
48.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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