BASIS Scottsdale

Summary:

BASIS Scottsdale is a public charter school in Scottsdale, Arizona that serves grades 4-12 and has a diverse student population. The school has consistently maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, indicating exceptional student outcomes.

BASIS Scottsdale students consistently outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 86% of 8th graders at BASIS Scottsdale were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% statewide. In mathematics, 93% of 8th graders at BASIS Scottsdale were proficient or better, compared to 28% statewide. The school's 100% proficiency rates on the ACT English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments for 11th graders in 2021-2022 also demonstrate that BASIS Scottsdale students are exceptionally well-prepared for college-level work.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale, BASIS Scottsdale stands out as a high-performing institution. The success of BASIS Scottsdale, as demonstrated by its high academic achievement, graduation rates, and college readiness, suggests that the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. model could be a promising approach for replication in other areas to improve educational outcomes for students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 4-12

 10400 N 128th St
       Scottsdale, AZ  85259-5218


(480) 451-7500

District: BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 912 Arizona Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,234 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  981

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
58.6%
White:
26.0%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details BASIS Scottsdale ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details BASIS Scottsdale ranks better than 98.2% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details BASIS Scottsdale is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at BASIS Scottsdale who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (58.6%), White (26%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at BASIS Scottsdale is $10,234.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

BASIS Scottsdale:

SchoolDigger ranks BASIS Scottsdale 22nd of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See BASIS Scottsdale in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks BASIS Scottsdale 10th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See BASIS Scottsdale in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for BASIS Scottsdale

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Rank History for all elementary school students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 93.97 9th 1062 99.2%
2010 96.23 1st 1090 99.9%
2011 96.83 2nd 1075 99.8%
2012 94.83 4th 1141 99.6%
2013 94.17 7th 1158 99.4%
2014 96.94 2nd 1079 99.8%
2015 99.34 4th 955 99.6%
2016 97.96 6th 1079 99.4%
2017 98.42 3rd 1106 99.7%
2018 98.27 3rd 1109 99.7%
2019 97.21 4th 1039 99.6%
2021 98.51 7th 1226 99.4%
2022 95.34 14th 1000 98.6%
2023 97.70 15th 1245 98.8%
2024 95.90 22nd 912 97.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.50 16th 1027 98.4%
2022 90.15 11th 444 97.5%
2023 90.87 15th 617 97.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.55 105th 451 76.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.53 19th 1201 98.4%
2023 95.67 13th 820 98.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.88 4th 1023 99.6%
2019 95.65 9th 862 99.0%
2021 97.51 9th 1219 99.3%
2022 92.18 25th 824 97.0%
2023 96.13 25th 1219 97.9%
2024 89.72 31st 602 94.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.28 4th 1032 99.6%
2019 96.78 5th 850 99.4%
2021 98.30 7th 1220 99.4%
2022 92.83 15th 830 98.2%
2023 97.47 12th 1216 99.0%
2024 94.07 18th 628 97.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.42 1st 33 97.0%
2019 74.99 4th 27 85.2%
2021 78.37 65th 620 89.5%
2022 83.79 23rd 270 91.5%
2023 90.13 14th 316 95.6%
2024 54.63 13th 28 53.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.81 9th 895 99.0%
2022 95.38 1st 289 99.7%
2023 85.21 32nd 607 94.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.33 53rd 1198 95.6%
2023 97.02 14th 1170 98.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.50 14th 720 98.1%
2019 88.91 27th 595 95.5%
2021 89.77 34th 1161 97.1%
2022 77.04 104th 800 87.0%
2023 82.75 116th 1024 88.7%
2024 68.50 127th 486 73.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for BASIS Scottsdale

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Rank History for all middle school students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 95.36 3rd 663 99.5%
2010 96.61 4th 692 99.4%
2011 96.80 6th 685 99.1%
2012 94.28 3rd 772 99.6%
2013 94.38 4th 787 99.5%
2014 98.17 2nd 690 99.7%
2015 99.74 3rd 521 99.4%
2016 98.84 12th 677 98.2%
2017 97.50 15th 695 97.8%
2018 95.19 22nd 711 96.9%
2019 95.34 14th 605 97.7%
2021 99.38 5th 832 99.4%
2022 98.43 7th 605 98.8%
2023 99.20 8th 854 99.1%
2024 98.38 10th 550 98.2%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.32 14th 650 97.8%
2023 97.53 2nd 384 99.5%
2024 96.63 1st 20 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.21 26th 624 95.8%
2019 95.37 9th 466 98.1%
2021 99.17 4th 820 99.5%
2022 97.73 8th 494 98.4%
2023 98.70 8th 806 99.0%
2024 96.59 11th 386 97.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.70 20th 617 96.8%
2019 94.93 13th 435 97.0%
2021 99.05 7th 818 99.1%
2022 97.29 10th 476 97.9%
2023 99.06 9th 810 98.9%
2024 97.67 10th 370 97.3%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.04 8th 42 81.0%
2019 81.27 6th 31 80.6%
2021 83.45 19th 404 95.3%
2022 95.13 5th 192 97.4%
2023 94.37 5th 247 98.0%
2024 73.94 7th 29 75.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.32 17th 573 97.0%
2022 96.20 3rd 129 97.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.19 19th 802 97.6%
2023 99.74 1st 760 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.04 8th 436 98.2%
2019 93.05 10th 337 97.0%
2021 96.05 10th 780 98.7%
2022 92.13 17th 446 96.2%
2023 94.15 18th 675 97.3%
2024 88.44 29th 288 89.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for BASIS Scottsdale

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Rank History for all high school students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 96.78 3rd 395 99.2%
2010 97.16 1st 403 99.8%
2011 97.40 1st 397 99.7%
2012 95.99 1st 471 99.8%
2013 95.23 1st 491 99.8%
2015 95.99 10th 261 96.2%
2016 91.92 25th 406 93.8%
2018 97.92 10th 420 97.6%
2019 96.39 8th 285 97.2%
2021 99.93 3rd 509 99.4%
2022 99.74 4th 464 99.1%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.60 27th 374 92.8%
2022 84.11 43rd 282 84.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.77 10th 354 97.2%
2019 96.86 6th 247 97.6%
2021 99.88 3rd 492 99.4%
2022 99.55 4th 456 99.1%
2024 99.63 3rd 200 98.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.08 11th 370 97.0%
2019 96.83 9th 238 96.2%
2021 99.83 9th 492 98.2%
2022 99.57 4th 455 99.1%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.71 7th 83 91.6%
2019 90.04 7th 44 84.1%
2021 90.23 29th 231 87.4%
2022 91.48 3rd 238 98.7%
2024 92.48 1st 30 96.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.24 18th 479 96.2%
2022 99.79 1st 441 99.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at BASIS Scottsdale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.46 10th 291 96.6%
2019 95.04 10th 217 95.4%
2021 99.42 3rd 448 99.3%
2022 98.46 2nd 409 99.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

BASIS Scottsdale Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Open Quote Hi, I am a student at BASIS Scotsdale, and I have to say that is one of the best educational enviroments that you can find in the state of Arizona, and trust me, I know. BASIS Scottsdale pushes students to meet and exceed higher than normal educational standards. BASIS is NOT a school for slackers, you have to be prepared to study, take a minimum of three tests/ quizzes each week, and pay attention in class. Teachers at BASIS are experts in the field they are teaching and very enthusiastic about helping students learn, they can share interesting experiences and willing to answer any question you have, as long as it pertains to the topic being taught. BASIS isn't for geniuses (even though there are some located at BASIS), it is for those who are willing to work hard. Close Quote



Enrollment information for BASIS Scottsdale

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 120 1 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2005 154 0 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 169 0 32 5 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2007 198 0 47 3 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2008 377 2 98 10 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 370 5 159 15 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2010 381 4 197 15 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2011 373 4 243 22 1 3 1 0 647
2012 377 13 287 15 2 6 1 0 701
2013 351 12 298 20 1 6 10 0 698
2014 356 12 328 35 0 7 18 0 756
2015 522 4 203 17 2 2 4 0 754
2016 301 8 351 37 0 5 37 0 739
2017 422 11 522 67 0 8 51 0 1081
2018 399 16 598 70 0 7 58 0 1148
2019 385 22 611 68 0 8 64 0 1158
2020 339 17 632 62 0 5 68 0 1123
2021 305 20 677 70 0 5 60 0 1137
2022 253 19 661 63 1 3 57 0 1057
2023 254 19 594 60 2 2 63 0 994
2024 255 19 575 56 4 1 71 0 981

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at BASIS Scottsdale

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 139 n/a n/a n/a
2005 175 n/a n/a n/a
2006 207 n/a n/a n/a
2007 249 n/a n/a n/a
2008 487 n/a n/a n/a
2009 551 n/a n/a 0.2
2010 597 n/a n/a n/a
2011 647 n/a n/a 0
2012 701 n/a n/a n/a
2013 698 n/a n/a n/a
2014 756 n/a n/a n/a
2015 754 n/a n/a n/a
2016 739 n/a n/a n/a
2017 1081 n/a n/a n/a
2018 1148 n/a n/a n/a
2019 1158 n/a n/a n/a
2020 1123 n/a n/a n/a
2021 1137 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1057 n/a n/a n/a
2023 994 n/a n/a n/a
2024 981 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio BASIS Scottsdale

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 139 n/a n/a n/a
2005 175 n/a n/a n/a
2006 207 n/a n/a n/a
2007 249 n/a n/a n/a
2008 487 n/a n/a n/a
2009 551 n/a n/a 0.2
2010 597 n/a n/a n/a
2011 647 n/a n/a 0
2012 701 n/a n/a n/a
2013 698 n/a n/a n/a
2014 756 n/a n/a n/a
2015 754 n/a n/a n/a
2016 739 n/a n/a n/a
2017 1081 n/a n/a n/a
2018 1148 n/a n/a n/a
2019 1158 n/a n/a n/a
2020 1123 n/a n/a n/a
2021 1137 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1057 n/a n/a n/a
2023 994 n/a n/a n/a
2024 981 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for BASIS Scottsdale

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $52 (0.6%) $27 (0.3%) $132 (1.6%) $5,355 (65.1%) $2,791 (33.9%) $8,146 (99.0%) $8,226
2020 $33 (0.5%) $19 (0.3%) $85 (1.2%) $5,485 (75.3%) $1,746 (24.0%) $7,231 (99.3%) $7,284
2022 $172 (1.7%) $40 (0.4%) $385 (3.8%) $5,841 (57.1%) $4,180 (40.8%) $10,021 (97.9%) $10,234

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on BASIS Scottsdale

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 1245 Elementary schools
 0.8%
Ranks 14th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 8th of 854 Middle schools
 1.4%
Ranks 8th of 285 High schoolsRanks 4th of 464 High schools
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1158994
 14.2%
African American2219
 13.6%
American Indian02
Asian611594
 2.8%
Hispanic6860
 11.8%
Pacific Islander82
 75%
White385254
 34%
Two or More Races6463
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about BASIS Scottsdale

Yes! BASIS Scottsdale is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 912 Arizona alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 981 students attended BASIS Scottsdale.

Students at BASIS Scottsdale are 59% Asian, 26% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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