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#160 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 8% in state

Basis Chandler

High School · Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) · Chandler, AZ

A charter high school in Chandler, AZ where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4825 S ARIZONA AVE, Chandler, AZ 85248

  • Math 91% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency91% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency89% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+50.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation27%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,482
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Basis Chandler score 89% 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 Proficiency91%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 89% recently.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2022
Math
91%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

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

Based on 24 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 Chandler 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat 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

$94,220

Median home value

$489,100

Median rent

$1,822/mo

College educated

51.9%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27% 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
Hamilton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.48–121.2 mi3,675Compare →
Arizona College Prep High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.17–123.3 mi2,024Compare →
Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–123.6 mi235Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln PrepCharter · enrollment unverified9.16–123.9 mi588Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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. (90842)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,482NCES 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 Chandler is listed in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90842); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Basis Chandler

Basis Chandler is a public high school in Chandler, AZ, part of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842), serving approximately 1,166 students in grades 5th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Basis Chandler

What grades does Basis Chandler serve?

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

How many students attend Basis Chandler?

Basis Chandler has an enrollment of approximately 1,166 students.

How does Basis Chandler rank in AZ?

Basis Chandler ranks #160 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Basis Chandler's MySchoolScout rating?

Basis Chandler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Chandler?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Chandler has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Basis Chandler a charter school?

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

Is Basis Chandler a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
1,166
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 85248)
37,461
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
58
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 85248; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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