BASIS Prescott

1901 PRESCOTT LAKES PKWY
PRESCOTT, AZ 86301

Charter School 610 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

BASIS Prescott is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the nationally recognized BASIS Charter School network, the institution is known for its rigorous, accelerated liberal arts and sciences curriculum. The school emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects, aiming to cultivate high levels of student achievement through a philosophy that values critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and advanced academic standards from an early age.

Beyond its demanding academic program, BASIS Prescott focuses on developing well-rounded students by integrating hands-on learning experiences and extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a supportive community environment where teachers—often subject experts in their fields—work closely with students to master complex concepts. By blending a high-pressure academic culture with individualized support, BASIS Prescott prepares its students to transition successfully into the network's high school programs and eventually compete at top-tier universities.

610

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BASIS Prescott
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	121
Asian	33
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
425 (69.7%)
Hispanic
121 (19.8%)
Asian
33 (5.4%)
Two or More
30 (4.9%)
American Indian
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. (92320)
Phone:	(928)277-0334
Website:	http://enrollbasis.com/prescott/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 24