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School Comparison

BASIS Scottsdale
vs.
Desert Mountain High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

BASIS Scottsdale
Desert Mountain High School
  • Desert Mountain High School reported a higher chronically absent students than BASIS Scottsdale (758 vs. 141).
  • Desert Mountain High School reported a higher sat/act participation than BASIS Scottsdale (562 vs. 107).
  • Desert Mountain High School reported a higher graduating cohort than BASIS Scottsdale (495 vs. 90).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Desert Mountain High School reported a higher chronically absent students than BASIS Scottsdale (758 vs. 141).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Desert Mountain High School reported a higher graduating cohort than BASIS Scottsdale (495 vs. 90).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Desert Mountain High School reported a higher sat/act participation than BASIS Scottsdale (562 vs. 107).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Desert Mountain High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than BASIS Scottsdale (45 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

BASIS Scottsdale reported a higher students per counselor than Desert Mountain High School (531:1 vs. 475:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Desert Mountain High School

4 metrics were reported by Desert Mountain High School. Comparable data for BASIS Scottsdale is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
96%
IB enrollment
297
Dual enrollment
1,103
Gifted & talented
228

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
BASIS Scottsdale
$9,578.47
Desert Mountain High School
$11,305.92
Local revenue share
BASIS Scottsdale
9.5%
Desert Mountain High School
73.1%
State revenue share
BASIS Scottsdale
78%
Desert Mountain High School
17.9%
Federal revenue share
BASIS Scottsdale
12.5%
Desert Mountain High School
9.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BASIS Scottsdale
14.2%
Desert Mountain High School
35.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.