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BASIS DC
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade 5-12
410 8th St NW,
Washington, DC
School Details
Head of School
Jill Garrett
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
B
C
C-
C
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
52.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
32
Science
33
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
41.1%
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
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
93.4%
State Average
32.9%
Math
68.4%
State Average
22.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
664:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.8%
Male
46.6%
White
50.5%
Black
19%
Two or more races
13.7%
Hispanic
9.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best Charter MS in District of Columbia
#1
Best Charter HS in District of Columbia
#1
Best Public MS in District of Columbia
Specialty School Programs
AP 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 Maryland - College Park
55 Students
New York University
48 Students
Temple University
48 Students
Columbia University
36 Students
University of Virginia
35 Students
Howard University
35 Students
George Mason University
32 Students
Boston University
31 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
30 Students
Clark Atlanta University
29 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
40 Students
Political Science and Government
33 Students
Psychology
30 Students
Biology
27 Students
Economics
24 Students
Computer Science
22 Students
International Relations
20 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
18 Students
Mechanical Engineering
16 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/27/2025
BASIS DC to me was always lacking in a lot of their fields, but I can't hate on my school too hard because it allowed me to make my best connections, and made college admissions and senior year feel like a breeze.
1/28/2024
BASIS D.C. undoubtedly prepares students for college. The curriculum is rigorous and encourages students to get out of their comfort zone and master all subject areas.
10/8/2021
This is our first year at Basis and our daughter is so far loving it and we are nothing but impressed with what we've seen so far. She really enjoys the class material and her teachers and is just thriving. Initially, we were worried about the homework being too much but a month into school and our daughter already has gotten down the routine. Also, they have study hall during school each day where they can get a head start on their homework.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/23/2025
I spent four years at BASIS DC, and to be completely honest, it was one of the worst experiences of my life. The building itself feels like a prison — no windows in the classrooms, narrow and overcrowded hallways where students are constantly bumping into each other, and dim, depressing lighting tha...
9/23/2025
Trying to write a review for BasisBasis DC presents itself as a model of elite education, a place where “excellence” and “rigor” are supposed to define every part of the student experience. On paper, it looks like the perfect school — high test scores, a reputation for academic achievement, and a co...
3/29/2025
As a current Basis student, I think it's a good school. BUT the downsides are pretty harsh. One if you miss just a few days, the work piles up like Jeff Bezos Money. It's outrageous how much work there is, since the classes are mostly busy; there is not much time to do homework especially in the upp...
3/25/2025
horrible. Just horrible. TLDR; basis sucked my soul out. too many stairs, not enough windows, too much work, if you can keep it under control its fine.I have 5+ pieces of homework every night. I barely get any sleep and the tests are way too hard and too much pressure is put on the students. There a...
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Map
List Price Range
$307K - $2.7M
Homes For Sale
31
Average Home Value
$628,037
% Renters
66%
Average Household Income
$173,940
% of College Grads
86.6%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,085 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
97.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
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Freedom Plaza
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The Park at CityCenter
- Picnic Area
- Events
Milian Park
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Chinatown Park
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- Multi-Purpose Field
National Park Service
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Judiciary Square
A hub for municipal buildings just blocks from high-end dining and entertainment
BASIS DC is a charter school for students in grades 5-12 located at 410 8th St NW in Washington, DC. The school has a total enrollment of 650 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. BASIS DC has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $628,037. Discover additional schools in the area, like Girls Global Academy Public Charter School, Richard Wright PCS, KIPP DC PCS: College Preparatory, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near BASIS DC.