The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in Science. The lowest is 70% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Goodyear
BASIS Goodyear is a charter school serving fifth through twelfth grade in the rapidly expanding west Phoenix suburb of Goodyear. It operates as part of the BASIS network, a well-known Arizona charter organization with a reputation for academically rigorous, college-preparatory programming. The school is small in enrollment for its grade span, and it draws a diverse student body from across the community.
Academically, the school’s state test results place it among the strongest in the region. On the most recent assessment year, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades landed in the top quartile relative to districts in Maricopa County. In middle school, the pattern shows rising proficiency by grade. In English language arts, roughly two-thirds of sixth graders met the proficiency bar, while seventh grade reached about three-quarters and eighth grade approached nine in ten. Math followed a similar upward trajectory, with eighth graders posting markedly higher results than sixth and seventh graders. Science results for eighth graders were also strong, with a large majority scoring proficient. The school does not have state test data for high school grades, as the relevant assessments for those years are different, but the academic momentum is clear through eighth grade.
The school’s graduation rate was not reported in the available data, so families should ask the school directly about four-year completion rates and postsecondary outcomes. The school also did not provide data on the share of students with disabilities or English learners, nor on chronic absenteeism or discipline. Those gaps may reflect the school’s reporting practices rather than the absence of such students, but a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how it supports the full range of learners.
BASIS Goodyear’s student body reflects the diversity of the surrounding area. The enrollment includes Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White students each making up sizable groups, with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available, so it is not possible to characterize the school’s economic composition from this source.
As a charter school, BASIS Goodyear is part of the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. network, which operates multiple campuses across Arizona. The network’s curriculum emphasizes advanced coursework, and many BASIS schools offer extensive Advanced Placement and honors options. The school’s course access and program offerings were not detailed in the data, but the network’s model typically includes a strong focus on math, science, and humanities starting in middle school. For families considering high school pathways, this is a school that expects students to engage with challenging material.
Goodyear itself is a rapidly growing city shaped by large master-planned communities, a new civic center, and continued residential and commercial development. It is car-dependent, spread out along the Interstate 10 corridor. The city’s population has seen substantial growth in recent years, driven by projects like Estrella and Palm Valley. Housing values in the area are typical for a fast-growing Phoenix suburb. The school sits on a campus in a residential part of town, and families commute from across the city and potentially from neighboring areas since charter schools have open enrollment.
For a family considering BASIS Goodyear, the main takeaway is a school with demonstrated academic strength, particularly in the middle grades, within a charter network that pushes a college-prep culture. The peer environment is academically oriented, and the student body is diverse. The school’s small size means each student may get more individual attention, but it also means fewer course sections and perhaps less variety in electives than a larger high school would offer. The lack of data on graduation, special education, and economic context are gaps worth exploring. For a family seeking a structured, high-expectations academic setting in a growing suburban area, this school fits that profile squarely.
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