BASIS Chandler

Charter School 1,185 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

BASIS Chandler is a highly-ranked, tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 12. As part of the nationally recognized BASIS network, the school is renowned for its rigorous, accelerated liberal arts and STEM-focused curriculum. It consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in Arizona and the United States, placing a heavy emphasis on Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, critical thinking, and preparing students for competitive university admissions.

The school’s academic culture is characterized by high expectations and a supportive community, utilizing a model where subject-expert teachers guide students through a fast-paced learning environment. Beyond its challenging classroom requirements, BASIS Chandler offers a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive sports, and student clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. By blending a demanding academic structure with a focus on student independence, the school aims to cultivate high-achieving, globally competitive graduates.

1,185

Total Students

61.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Chandler
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	40
Black	51
Asian	960
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
960 (81.0%)
White
99 (8.4%)
Black
51 (4.3%)
Hispanic
40 (3.4%)
Two or More
31 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90842)
Phone:	(480)907-6072
Website:	http://enrollbasis.com/chandler
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	1,185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 233

Grade 6 215

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 182

Grade 9 114

Grade 10 90

Grade 11 66

Grade 12 91