Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School
Tel:
(702) 799-8000
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School serves 2,536 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School's student population of 2,536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,536 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 111 teachers |
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School Comparison
Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #546 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 43% |
| Black | 14% | 11% |
| White | 36% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Basic Academy Of Int'l Studies High School is Nevada State High School Henderson (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lyal Burkholder Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Robert L Taylor Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Robert L Taylor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 687 students
0.5 miles
144 Westminster Way
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8950 0.5 PK-5 687 - Henderson Gordon Mccaw Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 725 students
1.0 miles
330 Tin St.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8930 1.0 PK-5 725 - Henderson Nevada State High School Henderson Charter School
Grades: 11-12 | 296 students
1.0 miles
233 N. Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 953-2600 1.0 11-12 296 - Henderson Lyal Burkholder Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 628 students
1.1 miles
355 W. Van Wagenen St.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8080 1.1 6-8 628 - Henderson C T Sewell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 743 students
1.2 miles
700 E. Lake Mead Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-8940 1.2 PK-5 743
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