Below Average
#621 of 691 schools in NV
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
High School · Clark County · Henderson, NV
A Clark County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Palo Verde Dr, Henderson, NV 89015
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,997/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), 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
$71,300
Median home value
$373,700
Median rent
$1,324/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mead Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Nevada State High School Downtown HendersonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 11–12 | 1.0 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada CadenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,299 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Academy VirtualCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 1.3 mi | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #323 of 364
- District spending per student
- $11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS is a public high school in Henderson, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 2,514 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
What grades does Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS serve?
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS?
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS rank in NV?
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS ranks #621 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS a charter school?
No, Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS a Title I school?
No, Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS?
100.0% of students at Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.8%
- Phone
- (702) 799-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 89015)
- 43,762
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 89015; 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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