Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS

2,395 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Basic Academy of International Studies, located in Henderson, Nevada, is a highly regarded public high school within the Clark County School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on preparing students for success in a global society. It offers a variety of specialized programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which are designed to challenge students and provide them with college-level credit opportunities before graduation.

Beyond its strong academic foundation, Basic Academy is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and deep-rooted traditions. As one of the oldest schools in the region, it fosters a strong sense of community and school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and career-oriented clubs. The school’s mission emphasizes not only intellectual development but also the cultivation of responsible, globally-minded citizens, making it a prominent educational institution in the Henderson area.

2,395

Total Students

113.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Basic Academy of Int'l Studies HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	980
Black	442
Asian	119
Two or More	188
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	61

Hispanic
980 (41.0%)
White
595 (24.9%)
Black
442 (18.5%)
Two or More
188 (7.9%)
Asian
119 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
61 (2.5%)
American Indian
8 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-8000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 569

Grade 10 609

Grade 11 677

Grade 12 531

Ungraded 9