The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in English language arts. The lowest is 71% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91339)
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. is a multi-campus charter network that in this profile operates as a single district entity serving grades four through twelve in Maricopa County. The district covers one reported campus: BASIS Ahwatukee. Because this is a charter organization rather than a traditional geographic district, there is no single town or neighborhood to describe; families anywhere in the metro area who are accepted through the enrollment process can attend. The data available for this district is partial in several important areas, and a parent considering it should be aware of what is and is not reported.
Academically, the evidence shows a strong performance picture. On state assessments from the most recent school year, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts were high across every tested grade. In math, the share of students scoring proficient ranged from well above the midpoint to near the top of the locally tested range, depending on grade level, and in English language arts the pattern was similar: most grades posted proficiency well above what state averages commonly show. In science, the two tested grade levels also performed well. When placed among Maricopa County's districts, the network’s overall proficiency index lands in the top quartile, a notably strong position. A multi-year trend line is available, but it shows only one year of data, so no reliable trend can be drawn from it.
The student body has a distinctive composition. The largest share of students is of Asian background, followed by a smaller share who are white, with Black and Hispanic students each representing a modest portion of the enrollment. The network serves grades four through twelve, with the middle grades (six through eight) having the most students and the high school grades considerably fewer. The data does not include the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it report the share with disabilities or those learning English. A parent who wants to understand the level of economic diversity or the extent of special education and English learner supports will need to ask the school directly.
The civil rights and discipline data is missing entirely, so there is no available information on how the district handles suspensions, expulsions, or other behavioral matters, a gap a family may wish to explore.
The chronic absenteeism rate, where lower is better, places the network in the top quartile among Maricopa County’s districts, meaning very few students are missing school frequently. That is consistent with the generally high academic engagement the proficiency numbers suggest.
On the financial side, per-pupil current spending is in the lower range relative to other districts in the county. That is a characteristic to note; it may reflect the charter model’s operational efficiencies or different staffing structures, but the raw number alone does not indicate the quality of instruction or resources available in the classroom.
The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes from publicly reported sources, so there is no information about new programs, leadership shifts, or facility plans.
In sum, BASIS Charter Schools Inc. presents as a high-performing academic environment with consistently strong test results and low chronic absenteeism. The student body has a particular demographic mix, and the network operates on a relatively lean per-pupil spending level. Key information for families, such as economic diversity, special education supports, and discipline data, is absent from the public record, and a prospective parent would need to follow up directly with the school for those details. This is a fit for a family focused on rigorous academic outcomes in a charter setting, provided they are comfortable with the unknowns in the non-academic support data.
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