Excellent
#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.
11850 N 32ND ST, Phoenix, AZ 85028
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Basis Phoenix score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 89% recently.
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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).
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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
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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 8–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,148 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Shadow Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Paradise Valley Christian PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Gateway AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (602) 595-9870
- 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
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