BASIS Goodyear vs Desert Thunder
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Goodyear
Goodyear · Charter high · Grades 5–12
318 students
Desert Thunder
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
928 students
| Measure | BASIS Goodyear Goodyear, Arizona | Desert Thunder Goodyear, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 286 | #518 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #1154 of 16,910 | #29722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 318 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 52% |
| city | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Goodyear scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 43.3).
- •BASIS Goodyear does better on math proficiency (90% vs 52%).
- •BASIS Goodyear does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •BASIS Goodyear does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 25.8).
- •Desert Thunder is the larger school with 928 students compared with 318.
- •BASIS Goodyear is a charter school while Desert Thunder is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BASIS Goodyear better than Desert Thunder?
On the Success Index (US), BASIS Goodyear ranks higher (80.7 vs 43.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are BASIS Goodyear and Desert Thunder?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Goodyear in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Goodyear: 318. Desert Thunder: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Goodyear and Desert Thunder rank in Arizona?
BASIS Goodyear is 10th of 286 and Desert Thunder is 518th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).