Serving 974 students in grades 5-12, Basis Peoria ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 974 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Peoria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Basis Peoria's student population of 974 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
974 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basis Peoria ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Peoria is 0.50, which is less 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
#25 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
69%
3%
Hispanic
6%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Peoria's ranking?
Basis Peoria is ranked #25 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Peoria?
The graduation rate of Basis Peoria is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Basis Peoria?
974 students attend Basis Peoria.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Basis Peoria students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Basis Peoria offer ?
Basis Peoria offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Basis Peoria part of?
Basis Peoria is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90841) School District.
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