BASIS Phoenix vs Shadow Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Phoenix
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 5–12
781 students
Shadow Mountain High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,080 students
| Measure | BASIS Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona | Shadow Mountain High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 286 | #106 of 286 |
| National rank | #1245 of 16,910 | #7275 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 781 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Phoenix scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 54.2).
- •BASIS Phoenix does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •BASIS Phoenix does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 52%).
- •Shadow Mountain High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.5).
- •Shadow Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 781.
- •BASIS Phoenix is a charter school while Shadow Mountain High School 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 Phoenix better than Shadow Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), BASIS Phoenix ranks higher (80.1 vs 54.2 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 Phoenix and Shadow Mountain High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Phoenix: 781. Shadow Mountain High School: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Phoenix and Shadow Mountain High School rank in Arizona?
BASIS Phoenix is 12th of 286 and Shadow Mountain High School is 106th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).