BASIS Scottsdale vs Desert Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 832 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Scottsdale
Scottsdale · Charter other · Grades 4–12
1,023 students
Desert Mountain High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
| Measure | BASIS Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert Mountain High School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #51 of 286 |
| National rank | – | #4055 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,023 | 1,905 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 1,905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 78% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Scottsdale does better on math proficiency (93% vs 78%).
- •BASIS Scottsdale does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 67%).
- •BASIS Scottsdale does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.7).
- •Desert Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 1,023.
- •BASIS Scottsdale is a charter school while Desert 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 Scottsdale better than Desert Mountain High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are BASIS Scottsdale and Desert Mountain High School?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Scottsdale: 1,023. Desert Mountain High School: 1,905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Scottsdale and Desert Mountain High School rank in Arizona?
BASIS Scottsdale is unranked and Desert Mountain High School is 51st of 286 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).