- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Basha High School
Federal NCES profile for Basha High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187002250
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basha High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #40 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Basha High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Basha High School ranks #40 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Basha High School held near 2,892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+78 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 135.0 → 146.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+78 students YoY 040187002250 · Chandler, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,826 enr · 20.9:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Basha High School held near 2,892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+78 headcount). Teacher FTE added 135.0 → 146.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Basha High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- This school
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- Arizona Colleg
Arizona College Prep High School
2,271 students
What this shows Basha High School reports 2,826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Basha High School compares
Basha High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 83% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,826 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,826
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Basha High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Basha High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arizona College Prep High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Basha High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,826 students)
Frequently asked questions about Basha High School
How many students attend Basha High School?
Basha High School has 2,826 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,814 (2022-23) → 2,892 (2023-24), nearly flat (+78).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basha High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Basha High School is 20.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Basha High School?
8.0% of students at Basha High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basha High School?
The largest demographic group at Basha High School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basha High School?
Basha High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Basha High School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Basha High School ranks #40 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Basha High School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Dr. Camille Casteel High School (2,816 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.