BASIS San Antonio- Shavano Campus

Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus is a high-performing charter school in San Antonio, TX, serving 1,057 students in grades 6 through 12 as part of the Basis Texas district, which ranks in the 98th percentile statewide.

This school delivers academic results that are in a league of its own compared to nearby comprehensive high schools. On state assessments, Basis Shavano consistently achieves near-perfect proficiency rates—for example, 100% proficient in Biology and U.S. History, and 99.2% in English I Reading. In contrast, nearby schools like Clark High School and Brandeis High School often struggle to reach state averages. The only schools that match Basis Shavano’s performance are specialized magnet programs like Health Careers High School and International School Of America. Notably, Basis Shavano achieves these elite results with about 11% less spending per student than Health Careers, and its unique 6-12 grade structure gives students a strong academic foundation starting in middle school.

What truly sets Basis Shavano apart is its exceptional performance across all student subgroups, ranking in the 99th percentile for female, male, English Language Learner, and low socio-economic status students. The school boasts a near-perfect graduation rate of 98.6% and a dropout rate that has been effectively 0% for five years. While its state ranking dipped slightly from #26 to #71 in 2025-2026, it remains a 5-star school in the top 5% of Texas high schools. For parents seeking a rigorous, results-driven environment, Basis Shavano is a standout choice that outperforms every standard public high school in the area by a wide margin.