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BASIS Prescott is a public charter school in Prescott, Arizona that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a diverse student population.
BASIS Prescott consistently outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 92% of 7th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41% statewide, and 94% were proficient or better in math, compared to 30% statewide. The school also maintains very high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the nearby Prescott Valley School, which had a 63.6% four-year graduation rate in 2015-2016. Additionally, BASIS Prescott has had consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.2% over the past five years, in contrast to the 4.7% dropout rate at Prescott Valley School in 2021-2022.
The data suggests that BASIS Prescott's rigorous curriculum and teaching methods are highly effective in preparing students for success. However, the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $7,738 to $11,345 over the past three years, compared to $10,855 per student at Prescott Valley School in 2019-2020, raises questions about the sustainability and equity of this funding model. Additionally, the racial demographics of the student population, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (71.36%) compared to the state and district averages, suggest that the school may not be fully representative of the broader community, which warrants further examination.
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