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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
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  • SAN JOSE, CA
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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley

#4 in Best High Schools for STEM in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • K-12
  • SAN JOSE, CA
  • 95 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Sports
      C minus
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    (408) 291-0907
    1290 PARKMOOR AVENUE
    SAN JOSE, CA 95126
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    About BASIS Independent Silicon Valley...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 31
    Application Fee
    $95
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $33,700
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    Average Financial Aid
    From BASIS Independent Silicon Valley

    We are now accepting applications for fall 2023 for TK-Grade 9. We are offering an Early Admissions and Regular Admissions application cycle.

    We have two campus locations:

    Lower Campus (TK-Grade 5) | Sunnyvale

    Upper Campus (Grades 6-12) | San Jose

    At BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, a TK - Grade 12 private school, students and subject expert teachers engage in a spiraling liberal arts curriculum with advanced STEM offerings benchmarked to the best education systems in the world. We believe in setting a higher standard for students and promoting self-reliance and accountability in an environment where learning is encouraged and celebrated.

    Outside of our classrooms, students can select from over 65 club, athletic, and competitive offerings.

    Our seniors are accepted and prepared to excel in the world's top colleges and universities including Stanford, MIT, Harvard, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Chicago, Oxford, and many more.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1510
    156 responses
    Average ACT
    34
    87 responses
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    Making Middle School Matter

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    In grades 5-12, students have a different teacher for each subject. In grades 6-8, students take three periods each of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics weekly; differentiated math begins in grade 6; Latin in grade 5 and 6, and in grade 7, students select their World Language. We uniquely prepare students for our high school and raise student learning to a global standard.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    43%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 30 responses
    Poll
    40%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 30 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Spirit Week
      28%
    • not having a ton of hw+catching up on sleep
      21%
    • Summer or leaving basis
      10%
    • Homecoming
      8%
    • i love having no extracurricular sports at school
      8%
    • Prom
      8%
    • Food Truck Festivals
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,190
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 30 responses
    30%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 30 responses
    17%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 30 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    40%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 30 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 30 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 30 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    50%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 30 responses
    30%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 30 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 30 responses

    Living in the Area

    Downtown San Jose
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      D
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      D minus
    Median Household Income
    $106,145
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,068
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $886,345
    National
    $244,900
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