Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 19/100 ranks Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) #367 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,103 per pupil, Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) ranks #494 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

744
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,103
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) operates 1 public schools serving 744 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,103 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 10.1% local, 87.9% state, and 2.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 19/100, ranked #367 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (24 AP courses district-wide), a 390.5:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 67.7% Asian, 18.2% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Basis Phoenix, enrolling 781 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Basis Phoenix accounts for 100.0% of all Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) a distant remainder — means Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) student-counselor ratio is 391:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

2.0%
Federal
87.9%
State
10.1%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
367 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280).

White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 3.3%
Asian 67.7%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
24 AP courses total
390.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280)

School Enrollment
Basis Phoenix
Charter
781

How Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 (4467) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90862) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Archway Classical Academy Lincoln (92656) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280)?

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 744 students.

How much does Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) spend per student?

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) spends $9,103 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #367 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280)?

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) students are 67.7% Asian, 18.2% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280)?

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #367 out of 437 districts in Arizona.