BASIS Tucson North

BASIS Tucson North

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
5740 E River Rd,  Tucson, AZ
3.9
2.8
863 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Sean Clark
Average SAT Score
1420
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
C+
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
3.63
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1420
Math
720
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
96.8%
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
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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
44%
Science
4%
State Average
31%
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
990:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
34.2%
Hispanic
28.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Public HS Teachers in Arizona
#2 Best College Prep Public HS in Arizona
#2 Best Public MS Teachers 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 208 Students
Arizona State University 84 Students
Northern Arizona University 66 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 46 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 32 Students
University of Southern California 30 Students
Boston University 29 Students
Rice University 27 Students
Stanford University 26 Students
Cornell University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 25 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 25 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Business 20 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students
Environmental Science 18 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 44 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/1/2025
My experience at BTN from the sixth grade leading up to my senior year has been fantastic. My teacher has prepared me for college and the things that I couldn't expect to happen in my life. I would love to thank the school for such an amazing experience.
1.0
11/7/2023
Basis has a good academic program, but the some of the teachers do not care about you at all. it is alot of stress to go here because of the homework. The teachers just assign homework without taking into cosideration of other classes. if you want stress and alot of work, go here
3.0 Senior
9/15/2021
The school is great academically, it is just very bad at helping with mental health concerns or class flexibility. A majority of the teachers are very pleasant and teach well, though the homework load is a bit mad. Overall, it's a good STEM school, but it does lack in athletics, art, and mental health awareness.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 23 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/2/2025
Wouldn't recommend as their SPED department is completely incompetent with Rachel Kellman . What a terrible experience! She's an unprofessional that's out to serve an improper agenda. Avoid this school. I regret ever making any donation to this poorly run institution .
2.0 student
10/16/2024
I’ve been a student at BTN since 3rd grade. I learned a lot, but over time the experience just gets worse and worse every year. The teachers give out so much homework and many assessments every week. The school is so crowded. The only reason why the school is considered a “very educational” place is...
1.0 parent
8/1/2023
Two years in a row there is no Computer Science teacher. The administration is only interested in tracking kids and now there is a new policy for all students to wear their IDs around their necks at all times (papers please!). The principal is so widely disliked that teachers have extremely high tur...
2.0 student
7/11/2023
As a kid who has been going to this school since kindergarten back at the primary location, it feels as if every year strips away my free time more and more. For example, this year they had changed the rules during lunch to where you cannot play just basketball with your friends. Instead, they make...

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BASIS Tucson North is a charter school for students in grades 5-12 located at 5740 E River Rd in Tucson, in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 863. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. BASIS Tucson North has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1420 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $343,066. Discover additional schools in the area, like Adventure School, Academy Adventures Midtown, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near BASIS Tucson North.

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