BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91280)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 1 schools

744
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,696
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91280) operates 1 public schools serving 744 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 781 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,696 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 10.1% local, 87.9% state, and 2.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 17/100, ranked #396 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (24 AP courses district-wide), a 390.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 67.7% Asian, 18.2% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91280)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

17
Equity Score
396 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91280) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 744 students.

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

BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91280) spends $9,696 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #396 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91280)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 17/100, ranking #396 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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