Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS

2,605 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Basic Academy of International Studies, located in Henderson, Nevada, is a highly regarded public high school within the Clark County School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on preparing students for success in a global society. It offers a variety of specialized programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which are designed to challenge students and provide them with college-level credit opportunities before graduation.

Beyond its strong academic foundation, Basic Academy is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and deep-rooted traditions. As one of the oldest schools in the region, it fosters a strong sense of community and school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and career-oriented clubs. The school’s mission emphasizes not only intellectual development but also the cultivation of responsible, globally-minded citizens, making it a prominent educational institution in the Henderson area.

2,605

Total Students

108.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	717
Hispanic	1,008
Black	467
Asian	121
Two or More	217
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	58

Hispanic
1,008 (38.8 %)
White
717 (27.6 %)
Black
467 (18.0 %)
Two or More
217 (8.3 %)
Asian
121 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
58 (2.2 %)
American Indian
13 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-8000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 728

Grade 10 690

Grade 11 627

Grade 12 546

Ungraded 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	728
Grade 10	690
Grade 11	627
Grade 12	546
Ungraded	14

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,194	45.8%
Male	1,407	54%
Not Specified	4	0.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Nevada State High School Downtown Henderson

STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

Charter School 120 Students

303 S. Water St. Ste 120
Henderson, NV 89015 (1.0 miles away)

High School 11th - 12th