Enrollment
1,023
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Basis Scottsdale
Federal NCES profile for Basis Scottsdale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040060803115Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basis Scottsdale earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #26 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 1,023
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Scottsdale ranks #26 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060803115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Basis Scottsdale
Basis Scottsdale is a large charter combined-grade school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling 1,023 students.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,023 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Asian (56%) and White (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078) spends $8,258 per pupil, 37% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Scottsdale's public schools, it stands alongside Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students): Basis Scottsdale is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078) is a single-school charter district, so Basis Scottsdale operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Basis Scottsdale compares
Basis Scottsdale on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$8,258
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 56.0%
White 26.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Basis Scottsdale is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078), which includes Basis Scottsdale.
$8,258
Per student
-37%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.5%
State 85.5%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Scottsdale
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cactus Shadows High School
Standard public school
1,362 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Standard public school
898 students
Desert Sun Academy
Standard public school
191 students 8:1 students per teacher
Scottsdale Online Learning
Standard public school
141 students 5.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Basis Scottsdale
How many students attend Basis Scottsdale?
Basis Scottsdale has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basis Scottsdale?
The largest demographic group at Basis Scottsdale is Asian at 56.0% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basis Scottsdale?
Basis Scottsdale has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Basis Scottsdale rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Basis Scottsdale ranks #26 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
Is Basis Scottsdale a good school?
Basis Scottsdale earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078)?
None; Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078) is a single-school charter district, and Basis Scottsdale is its only campus.
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