BASIS Tucson Overview

Overview

BASIS Tucson uses an accelerated curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses in subjects ranging from calculus to music theory. Students at BASIS can graduate after three years, or stay an additional year to complete capstone courses and an optional senior project. During their capstone, students can study subjects such as quantum mechanics or category theory. Extracurricular opportunities for BASIS students include roller derby, cycling, fencing, and robo-rocketry, to name a few.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Gold
National Rank
#6
State Rank
#2
Charter Rank
#1
STEM Rank
#124

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	651
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	45%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	N/A
Full-Time Teachers	N/A

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading	99%
Proficient in Math	97%
College Readiness Index	100.0

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	05 – 12
Setting	Large City
Charter School	Yes
Magnet School	No
Receives Title I Funding	No

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	2
Total Students	1,248
Proficient in Reading (district average)	99%
Proficient in Math (district average)	98%
College Readiness (district average)	100.0