BASIS Ahwatukee

www.basised.com/ahwatukee/

Charter School 692 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

BASIS Ahwatukee is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the nationally recognized BASIS network, the school is renowned for its accelerated, liberal arts-based curriculum that emphasizes mathematics, science, and humanities. The program is designed to be academically rigorous, preparing students for success in high school and beyond by fostering critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a strong work ethic.

The school is distinguished by its unique instructional model, which utilizes Subject Expert Teachers—educators who hold advanced degrees in their specific fields—to lead classrooms. In addition to a fast-paced academic environment, BASIS Ahwatukee encourages a well-rounded experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs. With a focus on high international standards, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state, making it a popular choice for families seeking an intensive, preparatory educational environment.

692

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Ahwatukee
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	47
Black	62
Asian	390
Two or More	46
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
390 (56.4 %)
White
140 (20.2 %)
Black
62 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
47 (6.8 %)
Two or More
46 (6.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91339)
Phone:	(480)659-2294
Website:	http://www.basised.com/ahwatukee/
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 4 82

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 84

Grade 9 45

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 44