BASIS Washington, D.C. is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 5–12. We are a proud part of the BASIS Charter Schools network, which has been providing world-class education since 1998.

Supported by an innovative curriculum and Subject Expert Teachers who are passionate about what they do, we help our students achieve more and go further. At BASIS DC, your child will be engaged, challenged, and given opportunities to explore.

Our middle school curriculum is designed to progressively move students toward a greater understanding of fundamental concepts in each subject. In high school, students master advanced content at an accelerated rate while working towards their educational goals and preparing for college. At every grade level, we give students the tools and resources they need to succeed.

You can get to know our campus, staff, and curriculum by scheduling a school tour. We look forward to meeting you!

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

74%

Percent Proficient - Math

64%

Average Graduation Rate

90%

Average SAT

1330

147 responses

Average ACT

14 responses

AP Enrollment

92%

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Popular Colleges

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Temple University
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University of Maryland - College Park
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grade A+
New York University
41 Students
grade A+
Columbia University
31 Students
grade B+
Howard University
31 Students
grade B+
George Mason University
30 Students
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University of Virginia
27 Students
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Virginia Commonwealth University
27 Students
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Clark Atlanta University
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Stanford University
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Cost of Living
grade C+
Good for Families
grade A minus
Housing
grade C+

Median Household Income

$164,241

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$2,850

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$648,799

National

$281,900

Culture & Safety

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88%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 8 responses

Poll

63%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 8 responses

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What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 11 responses

project week
64%
Homecoming
18%
Spirit Week
18%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

663

Free or Reduced Lunch

63%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 8 responses

38%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8 responses

25%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 8 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

Teachers in First/Second Year

52.7%

75%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 8 responses

75%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 8 responses

63%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 8 responses

Clubs & Activities

C minus

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Expenses Per Student

National

$12,239

50%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses

38%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses

63%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responses

BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School Reviews

42 reviews

Overall, I am glad I attended this school. The academics are incredibly beneficial for college readiness. It is a bit difficult for many due to it being a college-prep school, but typically, the academics are great. It is located in a very small office-like building which created the struggle of constantly climbing six flights of stairs to get to a class or locker. Since it is a corporate-made school, many of the rules are not controlled by the school itself. Though out of their control, the lack of personal electronics in the building made things more difficult for us. The grades tend to be small and become even smaller as we transition from high school to middle school so everyone knows everyone. Overall, I am happy with the education I received.

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Basis DC is a great school if you want to be academically challenged and pushed to the highest level. However, that being said, I think Basis could do a better job with providing students with resources that help them to understand the material they learn. It can feel very monotone and repetitive, however they try their best to make sure that students can have fun and learn at the same time.

Good experiences with teachers, they are willing to help during office hours. Some administration is helpful and provides quick responses to requests. There is no designated gym, although this is due to the small building the school has occupied. The food variety and healthful ness is poor.

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