BASIS Peoria

Charter School 1,021 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

BASIS Peoria is a highly-ranked, tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 12. As part of the prestigious BASIS network, the school is recognized for its rigorous, accelerated liberal arts and STEM-focused curriculum. The program is designed to challenge students through a fast-paced academic environment that emphasizes critical thinking, independent study, and college preparation, consistently positioning the school among the top-performing institutions in Arizona and the nation.

Beyond its academic intensity, BASIS Peoria fosters a unique school culture supported by Subject Expert Teachers—professionals who hold advanced degrees in the subjects they teach. The school encourages a balanced development, supplementing its demanding classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive sports, and student-led clubs. By prioritizing high standards and a commitment to mastery, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success at top-tier universities and future careers in a global society.

1,021

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Peoria
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	62
Black	38
Asian	755
Two or More	34
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
755 (73.9%)
White
123 (12.0%)
Hispanic
62 (6.1%)
Black
38 (3.7%)
Two or More
34 (3.3%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)
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. (90841)
Phone:	(623)566-9100
Website:	http://enrollbasis.com/peoria/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	1,021
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
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 5 201

Grade 6 207

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 167

Grade 9 80

Grade 10 86

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 55