Excellent
#223 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 11% in state
Basis Tucson North
High School · Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309) · Tucson, AZ
A charter high school in Tucson, AZ where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5740 E RIVER RD, Tucson, AZ 85750
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Basis Tucson North score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Basis Tucson North 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$100,146
Median home value
$518,000
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gregory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 5–12 | 0.6 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Catalina Foothills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,868 | Compare → |
| Mary Meredith K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Catalina High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 8–12 | 3.2 mi | 614 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,131NCES 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 Tucson North is listed in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91309); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basis Tucson North
Basis Tucson North is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309), serving approximately 751 students in grades 5th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basis Tucson North
What grades does Basis Tucson North serve?
Basis Tucson North serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Basis Tucson North?
Basis Tucson North has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
How does Basis Tucson North rank in AZ?
Basis Tucson North ranks #223 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Basis Tucson North's MySchoolScout rating?
Basis Tucson North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Tucson North?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Tucson North has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Basis Tucson North a charter school?
Yes, Basis Tucson North is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Basis Tucson North a Title I school?
No, Basis Tucson North is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 751
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (520) 207-0076
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 85750)
- 24,435
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 56.7
Official sources & links
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 85750; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.