3 BASIS Charter School Students Named 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars
Coca-Cola Scholars are chosen for their commitment to leadership, service, and positive change within their communities. Learn how our three 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars are making a difference.
BASIS Students Impress With Martial Arts Performance at Phoenix Chinese Week
BASIS Scottsdale Primary East students performed at the Phoenix Chinese Week Festival, impressing attendees with their "Spirit of the Serpent" martial arts showcase.
In January 2025, BASIS Charter Schools in Arizona held a network-wide spelling bee. The top spellers will have a chance to qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Congratulations to Our 2024 QuestBridge Match Scholarship Winners
Eight BASIS seniors received the 2024 QuestBridge College Match Scholarship. Learn more about this full-ride scholarship, and see which colleges our winners matched with!
BASIS Peoria Students Donate Thousands of Books to Children in Kenya
Students from BASIS Peoria’s UNICEF Club organized an ambitious book drive benefitting children in Kenya. The club collected nearly 4,000 books, enough to create two libraries in Kenya.
Arizona State Representative Proclaims Dec 13 as BASIS Chandler Day
Dec 13 is BASIS Chandler Day! Arizona State Representative Jennifer Pawlik made the proclamation to celebrate BASIS Chandler's National Blue Ribbon School status.
BASIS Baton Rouge Charter Schools Receive Top Ratings From Louisiana Department of Education
For the second year in a row, BASIS Materra received an “A” rating from the Louisiana Department of Education. Plus, BASIS Mid City received a “B” rating, reflecting the school’s recent academic gains.
20 BASIS Charter Schools “A” Rated by Arizona Department of Education
Every year, the Arizona Department of Education ranks every public school in the state on a letter grade scale. We are so proud to have 20 "A" rated schools according to the 2024 ratings!
BASIS Charter Schools Earn #1 Niche Rankings in Arizona
The new 2025 Niche Best Schools rankings recognized BASIS Scottsdale as the #1 Best Public High School in Arizona and BASIS Mesa as the #1 Best Public Elementary School in Arizona. Learn more about our Niche rankings.
Celebrating Our BASIS Peoria AP Capstone Diploma Recipients
Thirteen recent grads from BASIS Peoria have earned the AP Capstone Diploma for their incredible performance on AP Exams! This project-based, two-year learning experience focuses on research and collaboration.
In 2024, BASIS Charter School students had an AP Exam pass rate of 94.5% and an average score of 4.18. AP Exams allow students to master core academic content while getting ahead on college credits.
BASIS Chandler Receives 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Award
We are thrilled to announce that BASIS Chandler is a recipient of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon School award. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance.
Congratulations to Our Class of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists
More than 140 high school seniors from BASIS Charter Schools have been recognized as Semifinalists in the National Merit® Scholarship Program! Our Semifinalists make up 22% of the BASIS graduating class of 2025.
Top Academic Gains in Louisiana: BASIS Baton Rouge Charter Schools Outperform on LEAP Test
BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City earned highest academic gains in Louisiana on the latest LEAP test, and BASIS Baton Rouge Materra scored higher than any other open-enrollment school in Baton Rouge.
Congratulations to Our 2024 National Merit Scholars
The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes U.S. high school students who display exceptional academic ability. Congratulations to our Class of 2024 graduates who received these highly competitive scholarships!
Announcing the 2024 BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship Recipients
The BASIS Educational Ventures Scholarship is awarded to seniors who display academic excellence in the development and execution of their Senior Projects. Congratulations to this year's winners!
Congratulations, BASIS Peoria! #1 High School in the U.S.
BASIS Peoria was named the #1 High School in the United States, according to the recently released U.S. News & World Report rankings. Congratulations to the teachers, staff and students at BASIS Peoria!
2 BASIS Charter School Seniors Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Congratulations to Matteo H. from BASIS Mesa and Sruti P. from BASIS Scottsdale for being named U.S. Presidential Scholars. This is a highly prestigious award, with only 161 students selected nationwide.
BASIS Charter Schools dominated the just-published U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings with 11 campuses in the nation’s Top 100 out of nearly 25,000 schools. BASIS Peoria leads the way as the #1 ranked public high school in the United States.
Congratulations to Our 2024 Flinn Scholar, Edward W.
Congratulations to Edward W. of BASIS Flagstaff for becoming a 2024 Flinn Scholar. The Flinn Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships in Arizona, valued at more than $130,000.
Charters at the Capitol: Advocating for Charter Schools in Arizona
On February 27, 2024, BASIS Charter Schools participated in the annual Charters at the Capitol event, celebrating the success of charter schools in Arizona.
Bringing BASIS Excellence to North Phoenix: Getting to Know Head of School Kathryn Kennedy
BASIS Phoenix North is opening in Fall 2024! Get to know Head of School Kathryn Kennedy and learn about her plans for the newest BASIS Charter School campus.
Revolutionizing Education: An Interview With BASIS Educational Ventures CEO Peter Bezanson
Peter Bezanson, CEO and Co-Chairman of BASIS Educational Ventures, appeared the Future of Education podcast to discuss how BASIS is transforming the education landscape.
Ditching the Desk: How Jared Lamb Connects with Students One Hallway at a Time
Jared Lamb, Head of School at BASIS Baton Rouge Materra, went viral for trading in his office for a rolling cart. Learn more about Mr. Lamb and his approach to leadership.
Matched With Their Dream Colleges: BASIS QuestBridge Match Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2023 QuestBridge Match Scholarship winners! This award provides low-income students with full-ride scholarships to the nation's top colleges.
BASIS Peoria Primary Head of Operations Publishes Children’s Book
Steven Moinester, Head of Operations at BASIS Peoria Primary, recently published his first children’s book. Learn more about the inspiration behind "Friend I Will Be."
BASIS Scottsdale Unveils the Curley Family Fieldhouse, Thanks to a Donation From Two Local Physicians
BASIS Scottsdale has unveiled its newly renovated gymnasium, dedicated as the Curley Family Fieldhouse thanks to a generous donation from Dr. Anjaly Curley and Dr. Brendan Curley.
BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Receives “A” Rating From Louisiana Department of Education
BASIS Baton Rouge Materra has received an “A” rating from the Louisiana Department of Education. Congratulations to our hardworking students, teachers, family members, and staff who made this achievement possible!
Congratulations to the BASIS Class of 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program Honorees
More than 200 students from 13 BASIS Charter School campuses have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Congratulations to all of our Commended Students and Semifinalists!
Charting a New Era: Unprecedented First Day Enrollment Numbers Achieved by Newest BASIS Charter Schools
The two newest BASIS Charter Schools in the Austin area—BASIS Cedar Park Primary and BASIS Cedar Park—have made history with remarkable first day enrollment numbers.
The KEYS program at the University of Arizona is a premier training program for high school students interested in developing STEM skills. In 2023, 10 BASIS Charter School students were selected for this scholarship.
BASIS Goodyear Students Receive Recognition at Choral Festival
BASIS Goodyear students participated in the AzACDA Junior High/Middle School Choral Festival and received an award of Excellence for their performance. Congratulations, Golden Eagles!
Radio Interview With BASIS Flagstaff History Teacher
BASIS Flagstaff teacher Andrew Robarge was interviewed on 93.5 The Legend about his community outreach efforts benefitting Navajo and Hopi communities. Listen to the radio interview here!
BASIS Flagstaff Teacher Organizes Navajo and Hopi Community Outreach
Andrew Robarge, a history teacher at BASIS Flagstaff, recently organized an impressive firewood drive benefiting Navajo and Hopi communities. Learn more about how he's been getting his students involved in community outreach.
Recipients of 2022 Senior Project Founders’ Prize Announced
Congratulations to the BASIS Charter School students who were selected as winners for our Senior Project Founders' Prize. These students were awarded a $10,000 scholarship.
An Honor of a Lifetime: An Interview with Our U.S. Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists
Several BASIS Charter School students were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholar semi-finalists. Hear from these semi-finalists as they discuss the honor of being named, how they got there, and who supported them.
BASIS Scottsdale Primary East Student Wins Statewide Contest
A student from BASIS Scottsdale Primary East recently won a statewide art contest, the AZ529 Future Career Art Contest. She was one of 12 students awarded.
Charters at the Capitol is an annual event sponsored by the Arizona Charter Schools Association. Students and teachers from BASIS Charter Schools visited the Arizona State Capitol to take part.
Several of our charter schools received a Gold Star Designation from the AZ Arts Education’s Exemplary Arts School Program. Learn more about this program and the recognized schools.
