BASIS San Antonio- Shavano Campus

4114 LOCKHILL SELMA RD SAN ANTONIO TX 78230

About BASIS San Antonio- Shavano Campus

BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus is a tuition-free public charter school located in San Antonio, TX. It serves K-12 students while providing a solid foundation for academic excellence and intellectual growth. BASIS focuses on "STEM" (science, technology, engineering & math) substantiated liberal arts, and critical thinking, allowing students to prepare for their college journey and as future leaders in a complex world. 


The students of BASIS Shavano have a 100% participation rate in Advanced Placement courses, which has resulted in an amazing 100% college acceptance rate for their graduating seniors. BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus student outcomes are phenomenal! It is currently ranked #1 as a high school and #7 among high schools in Texas according to Niche rankings. When compared with middle schools, BASIS San Antonio - Shavano is remarkably the best school as well. Their strong academic program, wide range of extracurricular activities, and parent engagement considerations make it easily one of the best elementary schools for families considering public options.

Contact Information

Address

4114 LOCKHILL SELMA RD SAN ANTONIO TX 78230

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Phone

(210) 874-9250

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
43
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1018
Total Students
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at BASIS San Antonio- Shavano Campus

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

126

of 129 in Texas

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 20.6%
Asian 39.6%
Hispanic 29.9%
Black 5.2%
Two+ Races 4.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.6%
Asian
39.6%
Hispanic
29.9%
Black
5.2%
Two+ Races
4.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1018
45%
458 Female
55%
560 Male

Student Population

1018 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1045 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus is ranked #13 in public charter schools nationally. This is impressive in relation to the previous rankings of BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus.

FAQ

Q: How can I register my child at the Shavano Campus of BASIS San Antonio?

A: A random lottery is used to choose students, and families apply online during the Open Enrollment period. Exams are not necessary.


Q: Does BASIS San Antonio's Shavano Campus charge tuition?

A: It is a public charter school that does not charge tuition. The costs of optional activities might be minimal.


Q: What extracurricular activities are available at the Shavano Campus of BASIS San Antonio?

A: The school provides academic clubs like debate and robotics, sports, and art programs.


Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at the Shavano Campus of BASIS San Antonio?

A: About 18:1, which enables more individualized care.


Q: Is BASIS San Antonio – Shavano part of a larger school network?

A: Yes, it is part of the BASIS Texas Charter Schools network, with multiple campuses across San Antonio.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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