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Welcome to BASIS Ahwatukee, home of the Mustangs!

Our tuition-free, public charter school serves students in grades 4–12. We are proud to be part of the BASIS Charter Schools network which has been providing world-class education since 1998. Our campuses follow a STEM-infused, liberal arts program designed to propel your student farther than they ever thought possible.

Everyone at the Ahwatukee campus is here to cultivate a love of learning, natural curiosity, and the desire to excel in your student. Their success is our success.

U.S. News & World Report: 2023–24 Best U.S. High School Rankings

  • #9 Charter High School in the U.S.
  • #11 STEM High School in the U.S.
  • #48 Best High School in the Nation
BASIS Ahwatukee Mustang

10210 S. 50th Pl.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
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(480) 659 2294

Office Hours: M-F, 7AM - 5PM
Summer Hours: 7AM - 4PM

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BASIS Ahwatukee School Tour

BASIS Ahwatukee Science Night

BASIS Ahwatukee School Tour

School Brochure

Learn more about the BASIS Ahwatukee grades 4-12 program including sample course listings and extracurricular activities.

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School Leadership

Nicole Quillan
Nicole Quillan
Head of School

Nicole has 30+ years of experience in education. Originally from Wisconsin, she is a certified teacher who has taught pre-school, AP Spanish, and middle school math. She joined BASIS Ahwatukee in 2013 as a teacher and held the role of Director of Student Affairs.

  • BA, Spanish, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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Tina LePage
Tina LePage
Head of Operations

Tina is originally from California and has over 20 years of experience in education having taught preschool through post-secondary and has worked in both private and public sectors. Tina joined BASIS Ed in 2018, as the BASIS Charter Schools Website and Marketing Strategist in the Creative Services department. She joined BASIS Chandler in 2020 as Head of Operations before moving over to BASIS Chandler Primary North in 2022.

  • EdD, Educational Leadership, Grand Canyon University
  • MA, Organizational Management, University of Phoenix
  • BA, Humanities with emphasis in classic civilizations, San Jose State University

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Nick Tessari
Nick Tessari
Director of Academic Programs

Nick has worked in education since 2014 and has been with BASIS Ahwatukee since 2016. He has taught middle and high school English, coached Speech and Debate, and acted as both a mentor teacher and a curriculum developer.

  • BS, Adolescent to Young Adult Education, Bowling Green University

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Lori Ross
Lori Ross
Director of Student Affairs

Lori began her career in education in 2008 and has experience teaching grades 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7. She has been a mentor teacher for multiple student teachers from ASU’s i-Teach program and also from NAU’s teacher program. Prior to teaching she owned and operated a retail business.

  • BS, Business Management, Arizona State University
  • Teacher Certification, Rio Salado College


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