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BASIS Scottsdale

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades 4-12

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Alternative Schools

Better than 98% of Arizona alternative schools

Summary

BASIS Scottsdale is a public charter school in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving grades 4-12 and part of the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. network. The school is known for its strong academic focus and consistently high performance across various metrics.

BASIS Scottsdale stands out for its exceptional test scores, with 98% of 11th graders projected to be proficient or better in science in 2024-2025, compared to just 19% statewide. The school also boasts a four-year graduation rate of 78.4% for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, BASIS Scottsdale has a relatively low dropout rate, ranging from 3.3% to 6.1% over the past few years. This academic excellence is likely supported by the school's higher per-student spending of $10,234 in 2021-2022, compared to the state average.

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. However, the school does not provide data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which raises questions about its ability to serve a diverse student population and ensure equitable access to its high-quality education.

1,023

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,234

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5218

(480) 451-7500

District: BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

56.0%

White:

26.9%

Two or more races:

8.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2021 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (84% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Arizona alternative schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg84%

Arizona avg33%

Elementary school

21^st of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

9^th of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 2%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

See the entire ranking list of Arizona Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	96.0	21 of 909	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	22 of 912	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	97.7	15 of 1245	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	95.3	14 of 1000	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	98.5	7 of 1226	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	97.2	4 of 1039	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	98.3	3 of 1109	99.7%	★★★★★
2017	98.4	3 of 1106	99.7%	★★★★★
2016	98.0	6 of 1079	99.4%	★★★★★
2015	99.3	4 of 955	99.6%	★★★★★
2014	96.9	2 of 1079	99.8%	★★★★★
2013	94.2	7 of 1158	99.4%	★★★★★
2012	94.8	4 of 1141	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	96.8	2 of 1075	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	96.2	1 of 1090	99.9%	★★★★★
2009	94.0	9 of 1062	99.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	85.2	32 of 607	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.4	1 of 289	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	9 of 895	99.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	49.2	17 of 32	46.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.6	13 of 28	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	90.1	14 of 316	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	83.8	23 of 270	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	78.4	65 of 620	89.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.0	4 of 27	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	80.4	1 of 33	97.0%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	68.5	105 of 451	76.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.0	38 of 589	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	31 of 602	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	25 of 1219	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	92.2	25 of 824	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	97.5	9 of 1219	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.7	9 of 862	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	97.9	4 of 1023	99.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	97.0	14 of 1170	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	91.3	53 of 1198	95.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	17 of 626	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	18 of 628	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	97.5	12 of 1216	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	92.8	15 of 830	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	98.3	7 of 1220	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	5 of 850	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	98.3	4 of 1032	99.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	1 of 3	66.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	15 of 617	97.6%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	11 of 444	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	90.5	16 of 1027	98.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	95.7	13 of 820	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	94.5	19 of 1201	98.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	78.8	63 of 465	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	127 of 486	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	116 of 1024	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	77.0	104 of 800	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	89.8	34 of 1161	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	88.9	27 of 595	95.5%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	14 of 720	98.1%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	98.5	9 of 552	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	98.4	10 of 550	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	99.2	8 of 854	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	98.4	7 of 605	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.4	5 of 832	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	95.3	14 of 605	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	95.2	22 of 711	96.9%	★★★★★
2017	97.5	15 of 695	97.8%	★★★★★
2016	98.8	12 of 677	98.2%	★★★★★
2015	99.7	3 of 521	99.4%	★★★★★
2014	98.2	2 of 690	99.7%	★★★★★
2013	94.4	4 of 787	99.5%	★★★★★
2012	94.3	3 of 772	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	96.8	6 of 685	99.1%	★★★★★
2010	96.6	4 of 692	99.4%	★★★★★
2009	95.4	3 of 663	99.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	96.2	3 of 129	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.3	17 of 573	97.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	4 of 27	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	7 of 29	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	94.4	5 of 247	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	5 of 192	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	83.5	19 of 404	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	81.3	6 of 31	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.0	8 of 42	81.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	95.9	12 of 395	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	96.6	11 of 386	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	98.7	8 of 806	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	97.7	8 of 494	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	99.2	4 of 820	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	95.4	9 of 466	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	93.2	26 of 624	95.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	99.7	1 of 760	99.9%	★★★★★
2021	95.2	19 of 802	97.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	97.9	7 of 379	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	10 of 370	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	99.1	9 of 810	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.3	10 of 476	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	99.1	7 of 818	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	94.9	13 of 435	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	95.7	20 of 617	96.8%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	97.1	1 of 23	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	96.6	1 of 20	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	97.5	2 of 384	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	94.3	14 of 650	97.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	17 of 277	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.4	29 of 288	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	94.1	18 of 675	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	17 of 446	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.1	10 of 780	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	10 of 337	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	8 of 436	98.2%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	99.7	4 of 464	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	99.9	3 of 509	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.4	8 of 285	97.2%	★★★★★
2018	97.9	10 of 420	97.6%	★★★★★
2016	91.9	25 of 406	93.8%	★★★★★
2015	96.0	10 of 261	96.2%	★★★★★
2013	95.2	1 of 491	99.8%	★★★★★
2012	96.0	1 of 471	99.8%	★★★★★
2011	97.4	1 of 397	99.7%	★★★★★
2010	97.2	1 of 403	99.8%	★★★★★
2009	96.8	3 of 395	99.2%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2024	92.5	1 of 30	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.5	3 of 238	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	90.2	29 of 231	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	90.0	7 of 44	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	91.7	7 of 83	91.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2024	99.6	3 of 200	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	99.6	4 of 456	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	99.9	3 of 492	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.9	6 of 247	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.8	10 of 354	97.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	99.8	1 of 441	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.2	18 of 479	96.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	99.6	4 of 455	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	99.8	9 of 492	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	9 of 238	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	98.1	11 of 370	97.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	84.1	43 of 282	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	93.6	27 of 374	92.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	98.5	2 of 409	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	99.4	3 of 448	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.0	10 of 217	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	96.5	10 of 291	96.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Hispanic (2023)99th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

African American (2023)95th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)94th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)86th percentile-11 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)77th percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)67th percentile-31 vs school

Asian (2025)47th percentile-51 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2023)100th percentile~ school

Male (2025)98th percentile~ school

African American (2022)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)96th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)94th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2025)85th percentile-13 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2022)100th percentile~ school

White (2022)100th percentile~ school

Male (2022)99th percentile~ school

Female (2024)98th percentile

Asian (2024)97th percentile

Multi-racial (2022)85th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts86%+46 vs state

Science85%+57 vs state

Mathematics82%+52 vs state

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by a student
Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2025)							AASA Mathematics (2025)						AzSCI Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
BASIS Scottsdale	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	10400 N 128th St	Scottsdale	85259	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 451-7500	1,023	61	16.9		275 (26.9%)	18 (1.8%)	64 (6.3%)	573 (56.0%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (8.5%)								(n/a)			80.0	80.0	89.0	94.0				73.0	69.0	89.0	98.0	70.0	87.0	98.0	$10,234	$173	$40	$385	$5,841	$4,180	$10,021
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	16100 E Palisades Blvd	Fountain Hills	85268	Maricopa County	Fountain Hills Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 664-5000	55				25 (45.5%)	2 (3.6%)	5 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)								(n/a)																		$00			$00
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	16648 N 94th St	Scottsdale	85260	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 776-0413	1,079	57	18.9		700 (64.9%)	10 (0.9%)	154 (14.3%)	102 (9.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	109 (10.1%)								(n/a)	68.0	77.0	65.0					68.0	70.0	66.0				65.0				$00			$00
Albert Einstein Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	8250 E Rose Ln	Scottsdale	85250	Maricopa County	Albert Einstein Academy of Arizona	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 721-6610	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
American Leadership Academy Mesa North K-12	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5901 E Thomas Rd	Mesa	85215	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 420-2101	698	77	9.0		491 (70.3%)	10 (1.4%)	146 (20.9%)	12 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.9%)	30 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Scottsdale Online Learning	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7601 E Oak St.	Scottsdale	85257	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 484-6897	141	12	11.5		89 (63.1%)	5 (3.5%)	34 (24.1%)	7 (5.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)																	$10,528	$00	$00	$00	$9,030	$1,498	$10,528
Learning Foundation	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	851 North Stapley Drive bld 6	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation Performing Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 834-6202	139	14	9.9		34 (24.5%)	9 (6.5%)	82 (59.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)								(n/a)																		$00			$00
Sweetwater Community School	Public, Alternative	K-12	4215 E Andora Dr	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-2300	165	26	6.3		37 (22.4%)	9 (5.5%)	105 (63.6%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	7 (4.2%)								(n/a)							17.0											$00			$00
Virtual Preparation Academy of Arizona	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-10	433 N Hall	Mesa	85203	Maricopa County	Arizona Collaborative Learning Partners Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(480) 833-0068	79	14	5.6		20 (25.3%)	10 (12.7%)	43 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3102 N 56th St	Phoenix	85018	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Veritas	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 489-7341	716	41	17.4		458 (64.0%)	18 (2.5%)	143 (20.0%)	40 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.7%)								(n/a)	64.0	74.0	65.0					69.0	66.0	69.0				62.0			$10,452	$245	$112	$602	$5,957	$4,138	$10,095

Frequently Asked Questions about BASIS Scottsdale

What is the racial makeup of BASIS Scottsdale?

Students at BASIS Scottsdale are 56% Asian, 27% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend BASIS Scottsdale?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,023 students attended BASIS Scottsdale.

What district is BASIS Scottsdale in?

BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

Is BASIS Scottsdale a good school?

Yes! BASIS Scottsdale is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 21^st of 909 Arizona alternative schools.

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