The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Science. The lowest is 66% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92320)
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. operates as a single-school district in Yavapai County, serving kindergarten through twelfth grade through BASIS Prescott. This is a charter school district, meaning it operates independently from the local traditional public school system while receiving public funding. Families choose to enroll here rather than attend their zoned district school.
Academically, this district stands well above most of its county peers. Across tested grades and subjects, overall proficiency places it in the top quarter of Yavapai County’s districts. The pattern is striking. Early elementary grades show solid but not exceptional performance. By seventh and eighth grade, proficiency in both math and English language arts reaches a very high level, and eighth-grade science results are similarly strong. This trajectory suggests a program that builds academic momentum, particularly in the middle years. For parents seeking a school where students are pushed toward high-level mastery, especially as they approach high school, this is a clear strength.
The elementary years are not weak, but they are notably lower than the upper grades. That gap may reflect a range of factors, including the kind of students who enter mid-stream or the school’s instructional approach with younger children. A parent of a lower-grade child may want to discuss with the school how it supports foundational skills and what the typical academic trajectory looks like for a student entering as a kindergartner.
The student body is moderately sized for a district spanning all grade levels. Demographically, the school is predominantly White, with a Hispanic population representing roughly a fifth of enrollment. Asian, multiracial, and Native American students make up smaller shares. The district does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and data on students with disabilities and English learners is also absent. This makes it difficult to assess the economic diversity or the level of targeted support services. A parent with a child who has an Individualized Education Program or who is an English learner will want to ask the school directly about its staffing and resources in those areas.
On school climate, the chronic absenteeism rate is low relative to other districts in the county, which typically indicates consistent attendance and engagement. That said, the district’s per-pupil spending sits in the lower half of the county’s spending range. For a charter school, lower spending is not unusual, but it may mean fewer non-core offerings or larger class sizes than some traditional districts. No data is available on course access, staffing ratios, or discipline. A parent interested in arts, athletics, or elective breadth should investigate what the school actually offers beyond the core academic program.
Because this entity is a district with a single school, the high school graduation rate is a relevant measure, but it was not reported in the data. The school serves grades nine through twelve, so the omission is notable. It may be that the cohort is too small for the state to report publicly, or the data was simply unavailable. In any case, a parent considering this district for high school should ask for the most recent four-year graduation rate and college-going data.
The district’s name includes “Inc.,” reflecting its charter organization structure. BASIS is a well-known network in Arizona, and BASIS Prescott is its Yavapai County campus. The county is a largely rural and suburban region with a mix of retirement communities, tourism, and some technology and manufacturing. The school is located in or near Prescott, a mid-sized city. Housing values and rents in the area were not provided in this profile, so a family would need to research local real estate independently.
Overall, BASIS Charter Schools Inc. offers an academically rigorous K-12 pathway, with particularly strong outcomes in middle school. It suits families who prioritize high academic expectations and whose children thrive in a focused, challenging environment. The lack of socioeconomic and support-service data means parents with children needing accommodations or with questions about school climate should gather more information directly.
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