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#283 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 14% in state

Basis Flagstaff

School · Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862) · Flagstaff, AZ

A charter school in Flagstaff, AZ where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1700 N GEMINI DR, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

  • Math 71% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation20.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$10,142
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Basis Flagstaff score 72% 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 Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 73% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 Flagstaff sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,706/100K

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

$62,587

Median home value

$570,900

Median rent

$1,505/mo

College educated

54.6%

Homeownership

35%

Poverty rate

24.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·14 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Flagstaff Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4K–121.6 mi244Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,142NCES 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 Flagstaff is listed in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90862); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Basis Flagstaff

Basis Flagstaff is a public school in Flagstaff, AZ, part of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862), serving approximately 695 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Basis Flagstaff

What grades does Basis Flagstaff serve?

Basis Flagstaff serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Basis Flagstaff?

Basis Flagstaff has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

How does Basis Flagstaff rank in AZ?

Basis Flagstaff ranks #283 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Basis Flagstaff's MySchoolScout rating?

Basis Flagstaff has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Flagstaff?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Flagstaff has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Basis Flagstaff a charter school?

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

Is Basis Flagstaff a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
695
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Coconino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 86001)
36,900
Area average commute
15.3 min
Area median age
23.5
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 86001; 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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