Opened in 2013 as a charter school just east of South Mountain, BASIS Ahwatukee serves more than 700 students in fourth through twelfth grades in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix. The faculty here set the bar pretty high with an open culture that fosters well-rounded excellence.
Following a rigorous curriculum, BASIS Ahwatukee often ranks in the top 10 of all high schools in Arizona and in the top 100 of all high schools in the United States with absolutely stellar test scores in math and reading, in addition to a 100% graduation rate. If those stats aren’t enough, 100% of students pass at least one Advanced Placement exam.
Outside of the classroom, students can also thrive creatively in a wide range of extracurriculars including anime, coding, improv and drama, orchestra, and robotics, among others. Additionally, the more athletic set can find team spirit and compete in basketball, fencing, soccer, and volleyball.
As an enriching experience for seniors, BASIS hosts senior projects that empower students to engage in off-campus research projects or internships where they can work with a mentor in their desired field and present their learnings like a scholar. One of the most exciting aspects of these senior projects is that they can take place anywhere in the world, placing no limits on what can be unlocked by the creativity of each student.
BASIS Ahwatukee
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade 4-12
10210 S 50th Plz,
Phoenix, AZ
720
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Kristen Jordison
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A-
B-
C-
C-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
59.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
730
Verbal
710
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
88.8%
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
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
5%
State Average
48%
Science
7%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
769:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
Asian or Pacific Islander
56.4%
White
20.2%
Black
9%
Hispanic
6.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#5
Best Charter MS in Arizona
#5
Best Charter HS in Arizona
#5
Best HS For Stem in Arizona
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
133 Students
University of Arizona
75 Students
University of California - Berkeley
47 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
46 Students
Stanford University
32 Students
Rice University
23 Students
Harvard University
22 Students
Yale University
21 Students
University of California - San Diego
20 Students
Johns Hopkins University
20 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
32 Students
Biology
27 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
22 Students
Computer Science
21 Students
Business
17 Students
Psychology
13 Students
Engineering
13 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
13 Students
Computer Software Engineering
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/12/2024
Basis Ahwatukee has a rigorous curriculum that gets one ready for college. There are many opportunities for AP classes in this school. The teachers are always changing and don't get paid much. The administration is not the best either
10/3/2021
I liked the teachers and students. Even though the courses were rigorous, I enjoyed my time because of those around me and those who supported me. The only problem was admin. Every student and teacher at BASIS complained about admin. They were harsh this year because of COVID-19 which I understand, but some of their rules didn't make sense.
8/8/2021
I loved being able to develop personal relationships with my teachers. They were very focused on doing everything they can to help you succeed. One thing I would like to see change is for teachers to stick around longer. This school has a poor turnover rate with teachers each year. The school is small and easy to get around.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/11/2024
My two eldest daughters graduated (2019 and 2021) from BASIS - both had been there since it opened several years ago. I cannot wait until the next two are old enough to attend (soon!). The education cannot be beaten - both my daughters received full scholarships to a prestigious (non-AZ) Honors coll...
3/10/2024
Our family has been attending Basis Ahwatukee since the inaugural year approx 10 years ago. I have graduated 2 children with 1 more child to go. Both of my graduated children when onto college (Barrett at ASU and Engineering). I have 1 special needs child. The community at this school is outstanding...
1/31/2024
Great school with rigorous curriculum with the exception of a big playground. The Boosters organization is fantastic and teachers too.
1/6/2023
Lot of burden on kids .. Please get advice from the other parents before getting admission
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About Ahwatukee
List Price Range
$310K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
277
Average Home Value
$620,538
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Household Income
$127,984
% of College Grads
53.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,151 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
31.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Lakewood Playground
- Fishing
- Trails
- Playground
Sun Ray Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Desert Foothills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Vista Canyon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Western Star Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Mountain Vista Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Pecos Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Football
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