Basepoint Academy - Arlington

Basepoint Academy - Arlington is a small, alternative-style school in Arlington, TX, serving just 15 students in grades 6-12 as part of the University Of Texas University Charter School district, which ranks in the bottom 7% of districts statewide.

This micro-school offers a highly individualized setting with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, but its academic performance tells a mixed story. The school shows notable strengths in literacy and history: in English I Reading, 61.54% of students were proficient, outperforming the state average (55.43%) and nearby comprehensive schools like Mansfield Timberview High School (57.8%) and Martin High School (65.5%). It also performed well in U.S. History (55.56%), beating its district average (39.56%). However, the school struggles profoundly in mathematics, recording 0% proficiency in 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade Math, as well as Algebra I. This stark contrast between reading and math suggests a potential issue with math curriculum or instruction, rather than a universal small-school advantage.

Compared to other alternative options in the area, Basepoint Academy is a stronger performer. For instance, Venture Alter High School (ranked in the 3rd percentile) recorded 0% proficiency in 7th and 8th-grade Reading and single-digit proficiency in most subjects, while Basepoint Academy outperforms it in English and History. The school likely serves a high-needs population, as its Low Socio-Economic Status students rank in the bottom 4% of the state. With no reported free/reduced lunch data, it’s hard to compare demographics, but its small size and charter status suggest it may function as a "last chance" option for students who have struggled in larger traditional schools like Sam Houston High School (14th percentile) or Bowie High School (27th percentile) in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).