Basis Oro Valley vs. University High School
Should you attend Basis Oro Valley or University High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Diversity
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,060 students in grades 8-12, University High School 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 ≥99% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
5-12
8-12
Total Students
565 students
1,060 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
46 teachers
n/a
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
≥99%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
124
-
Grade 7 Students
98
-
Grade 8 Students
99
-
Grade 9 Students
72
252
Grade 10 Students
59
236
Grade 11 Students
64
286
Grade 12 Students
49
286
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
32%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
35%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
42%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
15%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a
