Serving 720 students in grades 4-12, Basis Ahwatukee ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Ahwatukee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Basis Ahwatukee's student population of 720 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basis Ahwatukee ranks within the top 1% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Ahwatukee is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1854 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
57%
3%
Hispanic
7%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
76%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Ahwatukee's ranking?
Basis Ahwatukee is ranked #18 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Ahwatukee?
The graduation rate of Basis Ahwatukee is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Basis Ahwatukee?
720 students attend Basis Ahwatukee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Basis Ahwatukee students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Basis Ahwatukee offer ?
Basis Ahwatukee offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Basis Ahwatukee part of?
Basis Ahwatukee is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91339) School District.
In what neighborhood is Basis Ahwatukee located?
Basis Ahwatukee is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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