Serving 565 students in grades 5-12, Basis Oro Valley ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Oro Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Oro Valley's student population of 565 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basis Oro Valley ranks within the top 1% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Oro Valley is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1956 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
32%
3%
Hispanic
17%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Oro Valley's ranking?
Basis Oro Valley is ranked #11 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Basis Oro Valley often compared to?
Basis Oro Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like University High School, Basis Tucson North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Oro Valley?
The graduation rate of Basis Oro Valley is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Basis Oro Valley?
565 students attend Basis Oro Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Basis Oro Valley students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Basis Oro Valley offer ?
Basis Oro Valley offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Basis Oro Valley part of?
Basis Oro Valley is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90508) School District.
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