At a glance
Reported students
1,023
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,023
BASIS Scottsdale: 1,023 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,062
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about BASIS Scottsdale
BASIS Scottsdale is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–12 in Scottsdale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (81078). NCES reports 1,023 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (56%) and White (26.9%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking BASIS Scottsdale
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.9%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black1.8%
- Asian56%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
26 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near BASIS Scottsdale
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Montessori Academy Elementary · Charter · Little Lamb Community School (79050) | KG–08 | 129 | 0.3 mi |
| Fountain Hills Virtual Academy Other · Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) | KG–12 | 55 | 4.7 mi |
| Little Falcons Preschool Other · Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) | PK–PK | 38 | 5.2 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale Other · Charter · Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) | KG–12 | 1,079 | 5.6 mi |
| American Leadership Academy Mesa North K-12 Other · Charter · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) | KG–12 | 698 | 9.2 mi |
| Scottsdale Online Learning Other · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | KG–12 | 141 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about BASIS Scottsdale
What grades does BASIS Scottsdale serve?
BASIS Scottsdale reports grades 04–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (81078).
How many students attend BASIS Scottsdale?
BASIS Scottsdale reported 1,023 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,062 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at BASIS Scottsdale?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,023 students and 60.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is BASIS Scottsdale a public, charter, or magnet school?
BASIS Scottsdale is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is BASIS Scottsdale in?
BASIS Scottsdale is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (81078), based in Scottsdale, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near BASIS Scottsdale?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mission Montessori Academy (0.3 mi), Fountain Hills Virtual Academy (4.7 mi), Little Falcons Preschool (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.