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Limited seats available for the 2024–2025 school year.

Welcome To

BASIS Washington D.C.

BASIS Washington, D.C. is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 5–12. With our accelerated curriculum, robust student support system, and variety of enriching extracurriculars, we empower students to achieve at globally competitive levels.

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The Top-Ranked Open-Enrollment Public School in DC

By U.S. News & World Report, 2024

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What Makes Us Special

BASIS DC provides students with a well-rounded middle school and high school experience that will prepare them for success in college. We offer a wide range of AP courses, as well as post-AP capstone courses for our seniors. We are proud of our diverse learning community and positive school culture. Our students form connections and build leadership skills by participating in school events, competitions and peer tutoring programs.

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410 8th St. NW
Washington, DC 20004

Office Hours:
Mon – Fri, 7:15 a.m – 5:15 p.m.

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BASIS Washington, D.C. 410 8th St., Washington, DC, United States

Let your 4th Grader experience a day in the life of a BASIS 5th Grader!

Leadership

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Calvery Cooper, head of school at BASIS Washington DC

Calvery Cooper

Head of School

Taneea Yarborough, BASIS Washington, DC Head of Operations

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Head of Operations

Gabby Kimball

Director of Academic Programs

Trisha Sanghavi

Trisha Sanghavi

Director of Planning & Instruction

Current Parents

Stay informed and engaged with these helpful resources for current BASIS Washington, D.C. families.

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