Welcome to BASIS Chandler, home of the Bobcats!
Our tuition-free, public charter school serves students in grades 5–12. We are proud to be part of the BASIS Charter Schools network which has been providing world-class education since 1998. Each of our campuses follows a STEM-infused, liberal arts program designed to guide your student farther than they ever thought possible.
Everyone at the Chandler campus is here to cultivate a love of learning, natural curiosity, and a desire to excel in your student. Their success is our success.
U.S. News & World Report: 2022 Best U.S. High School Rankings
- #1 in Arizona High Schools
- #1 in Phoenix Metro Area High Schools
- #2 in Charter High Schools
- #4 in STEM High Schools
- #11 in National Rankings
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907 6072
info@basischandler.org
Office Hours: M-F, 7AM - 5 PM
Summer Hours: M-Th, 8AM - 1PM (Friday, Appointment Only)
Please reserve your place by registering for any upcoming tour/event.
Virtual Info Session – Arizona and Baton Rouge
June 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm MST
Resources
- Parent/Student Handbook
- 2022 - 23 School Calendar
- 2023 - 24 School Calendar
- Curricular Materials
- Safe Return Continuity and Instructional Time Model
- AZ Department of Education Parent Rights Handbook
- COVID Mitigation Plan
- Bully, Harassment, and Discrimination Complaint Form
- Campus Visitor Policy
- BASIS Charter Schools
- Public Meetings
- ASBCS Dashboard
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School Leadership
Matthew FritzMiller
Head of School
Matt was raised in Tempe and has been with BASIS Charter Schools since 2014. He has over 20 years' experience in education, and has taught English, math, Spanish, and a capstone class called Self Reliance. Matt has also coached varsity softball, cross country, and ultimate Frisbee.
- MEd, Curriculum, Arizona State University
- BS, Spanish, Wheaton College, 1999
Karen Bryson
Head of Operations
Originally from California, Karen has taught in higher education and has worked in retail operations management. She joined BASIS Phoenix as the College Counselor, in 2021, before transferring to Chandler as the Director of Operations, and then Head of Operations.
- MS, Music, University of Illinois
- BS, Music, University of Michigan
Jennifer Murphy
Director of Upper School Program
Originally from Wyoming, Jennifer worked as an instructional designer for Arizona State University. She taught Social Studies and served as an Academic Coach before joining BASIS Charter Schools as a Dean of Students in 2022 and then transferred to Director of the Upper School Program.
- MEd, Educational Leadership (Principalship), Arizona State University
- MA, Educational Policy, Arizona State University
- BAE, Secondary Education History, Arizona State University
Kaylee Gengler
Director of Middle School Program
Kaylee is an Arizona native and has 10+ years of experience in education. She has taught Math and acted as a Literacy Coach before joining BASIS Charter Schools as a Dean in 2018. She also held the Director of Academic Programs position before transferring back to student affairs and then Director of Middle School Program.
- BA, Elementary Education, Northcentral University
Char Johnson
Director of Academic Programs
Originally from Michigan, Char was an engineer for the U.S. government for 12 years and before transferring her skills to teaching and tutoring math and the sciences. Char has been with BASIS Charter Schools since 2016.
- BS Physics, Central Michigan University
