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
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
19
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
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
5%
State Average
44%
Science
6%
State Average
31%
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%
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
135 Students
University of Arizona
77 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
52 Students
University of California - Berkeley
47 Students
Stanford University
35 Students
Rice University
26 Students
Harvard University
25 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
24 Students
University of California - San Diego
23 Students
Johns Hopkins University
22 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies
37 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
36 Students
Biology
31 Students
Computer Science
22 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
21 Students
Business
19 Students
Engineering
16 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
15 Students
Psychology
13 Students
Economics
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/20/2023
It is the best school ever. The teachers are super caring, and the environment is amazing to be around. The stress can be a lot, but don't procrastinate and you will do great.
7/5/2023
Best for my kid the admin are super friendly and gave a lot of support there were so many fun activities throughout school year my kid got so motivated to excel her potential With teacher's encouragement we also met so many great families through school
1/17/2022
Our daughter loves Basis Ahwatukee. She is in an early grade and has adjusted well from her previous school where she was bored. The curriculum is (truly) rigorous, and goes fast with a significant amount of material covered, but the teachers are supportive and there is a large amount of effort put into helping students get the help they need to succeed, and also a large amount of effort in the early grades in helping students 'learn to learn' - teaching them to be organized, showing them how to take useful notes and how to study in a productive way. She also enjoys the after school clubs - in her previous school they often seemed like 'advanced babysitting', but here she is really enjoying them and getting a lot out of them. I don't know whether Basis would work for every child, but our daughter is thriving there.
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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Map
List Price Range
$310K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
232
Average Home Value
$615,533
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Average Household Income
$127,984
% of College Grads
53.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,177 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
30.6%
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
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Marilyn Ann
Walkable neighborhood just over a mile from downtown Tempe and ASU
BASIS Ahwatukee is a charter school for students in grades 4-12 located at 10210 S 50th Plz in Phoenix, AZ. The school has a total enrollment of 720. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. BASIS Ahwatukee has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $615,533. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinnacle High School - Tempe, Arizona Cultural Academy, Mountain Pointe High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near BASIS Ahwatukee.