BASIS Oro Valley

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BASIS Oro Valley

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
11155 N Oracle Rd,  Oro Valley, AZ
4.1
3.4
575 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Elizabeth Thies
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
88%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
88%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
36.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
710
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
92%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
98%
State Average
31%
Math
90%
State Average
44%
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
566:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Asian
36.7%
White
35.4%
Hispanic
18.1%
Two or more races
6.5%
Black
2.8%

School Rankings

#5 Best College Prep Public HS in Arizona
#6 Best Charter MS in Arizona
#6 Best Charter HS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arizona 160 Students
Arizona State University 137 Students
Northern Arizona University 66 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 49 Students
Rice University 46 Students
Stanford University 44 Students
University of California - Berkeley 37 Students
Yale University 30 Students
University of Southern California 29 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 38 Students
Business 30 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 24 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 21 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 81 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/10/2025
BASIS Oro Valley has prepared me so well for college applications, having taken 11 APs and gotten 4s and 5s on all of them. The drawbacks of this preparedness, however, include having very poor sports programs and having very small buildings shared with middle schoolers.
4.0 Senior
9/1/2025
The best parts are the college prep and rigorous education by far, but the latter is also it's biggest flaw. Burnout is common here and not well-handled.
4.0 Freshman
8/17/2025
I like my school because it prepares for anything. It prepares us for our exams well and gives us a well structured classroom. It prepares to jump into the real world and how to deal with college!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/8/2024
I have two students at this school and am continually impressed by the level of education they are provided. The expectations are high but the school and teachers provide so much support that my kids have always been able to overcome their challenges with hard work. The teachers go out of their way...
1.0 parent
5/9/2022
I had high hopes in this school that dwindled year over year as it was made apparent that they do not care about their student's. Bullying is a big problem and the pressure put on the kids is too much. The school has some upsides but not enough to overshadow the bad.
1.0 parent
6/10/2021
Rumors say that those who “left” the school never left. They are simply trapped under the floors to fester like Little Charlie Copper.
5.0 student
5/3/2021
Hello, I am a 14 year old 8th grade BASIS student, and I absolutely love BASIS Oro Valley. What hurts is hearing reviews from non-BASIS students and parents that aren't valid. Some students and parents who left BASIS complain about the work load, or the intensity of the school, but it's not like the...

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BASIS Oro Valley is a charter school for students in grades 5-12 located at 11155 N Oracle Rd in Oro Valley, in the Oro Valley neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 575 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. BASIS Oro Valley has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $568,203. Discover additional schools in the area, like Canyon Del Oro High School, Pcjted - Canyon Del Oro High School, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Oro Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near BASIS Oro Valley.

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