BASIS Mesa
- Public, Charter
- MESA, AZ
Charter School
BASIS Mesa
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-12
- MESA, AZ
- Rating 3.54 out of 5 46 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade C minus
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade D+
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BASIS Mesa Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
86%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1400
44 responses
Average ACT
32
12 responses
AP Enrollment
96%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$58,181
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,044
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$226,500
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 4 responsesPoll
50%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 4 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
823
Free or Reduced Lunch
No data available
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 4 responses50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 4 responses25%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 4 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
54.1%
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 8 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 8 responses75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 8 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23975%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses25%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses63%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.54 out of 5 46 reviews
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I love the challenging academics and the close knit community between teachers and students. There are only 36 seniors in my graduating class and I have talked to all of them 20+ times. The teachers are experts in their fields. Most are very personable and are always open to an after class chat. The teachers and administration knows about the activities going on in the students’ life. With such strong academics, sports aren’t at the forefront of student life. With that being said, the sports are still competitive (tennis, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track, etc). Many of the students get involved in the sports teams which allows for lots of school spirit. Students can also play many sports in a year (fall, winter, spring). The school is in Eastmark so it is surrounded by the neighborhood kids where many go to BASIS
To improve - the communication between administration and students. Parents are sent the updates yet students aren’t. Also the computers need updating.
To improve - the communication between administration and students. Parents are sent the updates yet students aren’t. Also the computers need updating.
Basis Mesa is a small charter school that is heavily college-focused. As a result of this, there is a really close-knit community and small amounts of typical high school drama. Because of this, I am grateful, but it also makes me feel as though I missed out on having a normal teenage experience due to the irregularity of my school. Although I usually never had anything to complain about in regards to the teachers and staff, my school has a lot of teacher turnover, which leads me to believe that there are issues with the school environment. Also, some staff members and teachers have been heavily complained about but they still remain employed at the school, making it seem as though the students' feelings are not taken into consideration. Despite taking many AP tests throughout the years, I am overall pleased with my experience at Basis Mesa because it has shaped me into the person I am today and has equipped me with helpful life and academic skills.
I had a great time there for my freshman through senior year of high school. I was able to learn a lot of interesting material in different subjects through the classes and clubs, especially in stem-related courses. My teachers were incredibly supportive and very capable in helping me understand the material. They utilized an office-hour system where I could receive extra help before and after class. The class sizes were also small for me so I was always able to get help from them after school or during class when I needed it. My favorite clubs where the Brain Bee (Neuroscience), Science Bowl(Science and Math), Board Game, and Jazz Band Clubs. I was also an active member in our charter of the National Honors Society. The courseload was demanding at first but I learned to adapt and succeed with the coursework. I also was able to work on a senior high school project where I could research and present on therapeutic virtual reality.