Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basis Phoenix South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Phoenix South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Phoenix South's student population of 523 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Basis Phoenix South ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Phoenix South is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
46%
49%
Black
27%
6%
White
7%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Phoenix South's ranking?
Basis Phoenix South is ranked #981 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Basis Phoenix South often compared to?
Basis Phoenix Southis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Traditional School Laveen Village by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Basis Phoenix South?
523 students attend Basis Phoenix South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Basis Phoenix South students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basis Phoenix South?
Basis Phoenix South has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Basis Phoenix South offer ?
Basis Phoenix South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Phoenix South part of?
Basis Phoenix South is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (549803).
In what neighborhood is Basis Phoenix South located?
Basis Phoenix South is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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