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#107 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 5% in state

Basha High School

High School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5990 S VAL VISTA DR, Chandler, AZ 85249

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation24.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism1.6%

Students at Basha High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Basha High School 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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

$150,985

Median home value

$610,800

Median rent

$2,318/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·49 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arizona College Prep High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.17–122.0 mi2,024Compare →
Perry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.28–122.9 mi2,601Compare →
Campo Verde High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.28–124.0 mi1,925Compare →
Evit - Campo Verde High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.0 mi2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#15 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Basha High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Basha High School

Basha High School is a public high school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 2,892 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Basha High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Basha High School is a public, comprehensive four-year high school established in the fall of 2002, with its first graduating class in spring 2006 1. The school emphasizes a college preparatory curriculum while offering specialized programs, including cyber security, accelerated middle school tracks, and vocational-based Career and Technical Education (CTE) options 1. Extracurricular activities include an AFJROTC unit, a Science is Fun Club, and student dance performances 1. Basha High School has received recognition from Newsweek magazine as one of America's Best High Schools for two consecutive years and was awarded an A+ designation in spring 2018 1. The school community highlights values of benevolence, honor, and scholarship 1. Recent events include the 2026 Basha Gives Back scholarship presentations supported by the Chandler Horizon Rotary Club and student signings for collegiate athletics 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.mychandlerschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Basha High School

What grades does Basha High School serve?

Basha High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Basha High School?

Basha High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,892 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Basha High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Basha High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Basha High School rank in AZ?

Basha High School ranks #107 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Basha High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Basha High School 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 Basha High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Basha High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Basha High School a charter school?

No, Basha High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Basha High School a Title I school?

No, Basha High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
2,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
146
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.6%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 85249)
48,018
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
43.3
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 85249; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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