BASIS Tucson North

Charter School 753 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

BASIS Tucson North is a highly regarded, tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 5–12. It is part of the BASIS Curriculum Schools network, which is widely recognized for its rigorous, accelerated academic program that emphasizes math, science, and humanities. The school is consistently ranked among the top high schools in both Arizona and the nation, drawing students who are looking for a challenging college-preparatory environment that encourages high-level critical thinking and independent study.

The school’s culture is defined by its fast-paced curriculum and a strong support system provided by subject-expert teachers. Beyond the core academics, students participate in a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, culminating in a senior year designed to focus on capstone projects and university preparation. By fostering an atmosphere of high expectations and intellectual curiosity, BASIS Tucson North aims to prepare its graduates to succeed at the most competitive universities in the country.

753

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Tucson North
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	233
Black	48
Asian	194
Two or More	46
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
233 (30.9%)
White
227 (30.1%)
Asian
194 (25.8%)
Black
48 (6.4%)
Two or More
46 (6.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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. (91309)
Phone:	(520)207-0076
Website:	http://enrollbasis.com/tucson-north/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 5 148

Grade 6 162

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 85

Grade 9 60

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 63