BASIS Ahwatukee

Charter School 661 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

BASIS Ahwatukee is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the nationally recognized BASIS network, the school is renowned for its accelerated, liberal arts-based curriculum that emphasizes mathematics, science, and humanities. The program is designed to be academically rigorous, preparing students for success in high school and beyond by fostering critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a strong work ethic.

The school is distinguished by its unique instructional model, which utilizes Subject Expert Teachers—educators who hold advanced degrees in their specific fields—to lead classrooms. In addition to a fast-paced academic environment, BASIS Ahwatukee encourages a well-rounded experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs. With a focus on high international standards, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state, making it a popular choice for families seeking an intensive, preparatory educational environment.

661

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Ahwatukee
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	48
Black	73
Asian	388
Two or More	47
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
388 (58.7%)
White
99 (15.0%)
Black
73 (11.0%)
Hispanic
48 (7.3%)
Two or More
47 (7.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91339)
Phone:	(480)659-2294
Website:	http://enrollbasis.com/ahwatukee/
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 4 56

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 117

Grade 9 65

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 46