Basic Academy of International Studies

Basic Academy of International Studies

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Palo Verde Dr,  Henderson, NV
Clark County School District
3.7
2.8
2,586 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gerald Bustamante
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
43.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
15.8%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
317:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
38.7%
White
27.5%
Black
17.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Most Diverse Public HS in Nevada
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 597 Students
College of Southern Nevada 398 Students
University of Nevada, Reno 350 Students
Nevada State University 259 Students
Southern Utah University 158 Students
Northern Arizona University 157 Students
Arizona State University 151 Students
Utah Tech University 129 Students
University of Utah 118 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 122 Students
Business 118 Students
Nursing 102 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 49 Students
Biology 48 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Criminology 36 Students
Physical Therapy 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 343 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/28/2025
My overall experience with this school was good. It's really a hit or miss on what kind of teachers you get and if you even get a teacher. If you don't get a teacher that subject you take you basically learn nothing and then they throw you into the higher level of that said subject so now you're in a hole. Another bad thing in my opinion is that there is less freedom. Everywhere you look there's a hall monitor or a bit fence. It was never like that my freshman year and it didn't impact safety at all. To end on a good note, my school has a ton of clubs and sports so there's something for everyone whether you're athletic or not. I'm excited to graduate but it's scary to leave whats been my know for 3 years.
3.0 Senior
3/18/2025
The school requires advanced classes and specialty criteria, but lacks the resources for the students to thrive. The majority of the sports help keep the student population involved, but not much funding and accessibility to after-school resources are available. The counselors seem uninterested in elevating their students to continue their education at a university or college.
4.0 Senior
1/17/2025
Basic Academy of International Studies was not the best school I've attended. The education is mediocre at best.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 14 Reviews
1.0 other
2/6/2025
Students are overtly rude and mean so are the teacher who discipline more than they teach. They don’t give any acknowledgment to students sides.
3.0 student
5/5/2022
Honestly, I'm a senior here and I've been with this school since freshman year and I've got some things to say. The schools "block schedule" is pretty long and it gives the students the mindset of the fact that they can't complete work in a 30-40 min period and need an hour and 20 mins to do a thing...
2.0 student
2/1/2022
Fighting almost everyday during both lunches. Constant pepper spray. Quad is somewhat nice. Most teachers are meh, but some are dope. I haven't learned a single thing.
4.0 parent
12/29/2021
If your kids don't recieve nurturing support at home and you blame the school for the the outcome, that your fault. I have one in and 3 graduated from Basic Academy. 2 who have graduated in the allotted time with a business degree and engineering degree at Point Loma University. One is teaching and...

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Basic Academy of International Studies is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Henderson, NV and is served by the Clark County School District in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 2,586 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Basic Academy of International Studies has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $372,678. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brown Mahlon Junior High School, Fay Galloway Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Henderson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Basic Academy of International Studies.

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