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BASIS Mesa

#19 in Best Public High Schools in Arizona
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 3-12
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 37 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      C-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      D
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    BASIS Mesa is a top rated, public, charter school located in Mesa, AZ. It has 648 students in grades 3-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 28 to 1. According to state test scores, 81% of students are at least proficient in math and 78% in reading.
    Address
    5010 S Eastmark Parkway
    Mesa, AZ 85212
    Telephone
    (602) 239-4807
    Website
    basised.com/mesa

    BASIS Mesa Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    78%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    81%
    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1410
    25 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    10 responses
    AP Enrollment
    100%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $52,155
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $943
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $187,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
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    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 6 responses
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    • don't have any lol
      33%
    • Prom
      33%
    • Seasonal Dances
      17%
    • Spirit Week
      17%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    648
    Free or Reduced Lunch
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    28:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    —
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    34.8%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.7 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.7 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    71%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
    29%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
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    BASIS Mesa Reviews

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    The BASIS curriculum is highly regarded for good reason. BASIS schools top these rankings for good reason. BASIS prepares students efficiently, extensively, and effectively. The graduates it produces could rival those from any top ranked school anywhere in this country. The data supports that. But, more importantly, the people that belong to this community will have the greatest impact on a student that could be hoped for. The students and teachers aren’t just a well oiled academic machine. Their brilliance and insight will always surprise anyone that is lucky enough to know them intimately. The administration is flawed, and that produces challenges. However, if you truly want a place where your student will reach their full potential this is it. They will receive an education that is stimulating and generates well rounded and perceptive individuals that are ready and determined to succeed.
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    BASIS Mesa was a trip of a lifetime. And as all great lifetimes, there were some parts that were absolutely miserable. The experience and culture at BASIS knits together a tight community of peers, confident in each other. I enjoyed the way BASIS encouraged intellectual growth with rigorous classes. However, what was a major downside was that BASIS was very strict with core curriculum, not very open, and not a huge variety of selections. Organization such as administration and faculty could have been worked on tremendously.
    Most of the teachers are very nice and friendly. They are willing to help you. Classes are highly AP-focused for high school, starting from freshman year. However, the school is smaller than other BASIS schools, and it has many grades. So the corridor is always crowded. Adjusting schedule is not easy since there isn't a lot of classes. Physical education also needs to be improved although it was the BASIS curriculum to be blamed. There are super smart students in my grade. The school also does not require a certificate for teachers who teach the foreign language, which I think is inappropriate. The club atmosphere is not very strong. The most important disadvantage would be that there are no clinics. If you are sick, you have to call your parents to go home. Overall, it was okay. Its academic is really strong after all.