BASIS Flagstaff

BASIS Flagstaff is a tuition-free public charter school serving kindergarten through grade 12 with around 695–737 students enrolled overall. It generally operates with class sizes of roughly 25–30 students, especially in K–3 where two teachers share a classroom, helping keep student-teacher loads relatively modest. The student body is predominantly White (~55–64 %), with Hispanic (~17–18 %), Asian (~12–13 %), American Indian (~4–5 %), Black (~1 %) and a small percentage of Hawaiians or two-plus races. Academic performance is strong: about 71 % math proficiency and 74 % reading (both nearly double state averages), with AP participation and pass rates well above state norms; Niche estimates a ~90 % graduation rate and average SAT around 1390, ACT around 31. Staff includes multiple subject-expert teachers in upper grades and LET/SET model in lower grades. Flagstaff’s median single-family home price as of early 2025 is about $689 000 – $725 000, reflecting a tight, high-cost market .

BASIS Flagstaff recently celebrated incredible student achievements, exciting summer programs, and a first-place victory at the National High School Ethics Bowl. The school also honored graduates like Cindy Huang, who earned the prestigious Flinn Scholarship.