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Welcome to BASIS Phoenix, home of the Firebirds!

Our tuition-free, public charter school serves students in grades 6–12. We are proud to be part of the BASIS Charter Schools network which has been providing world-class education since 1998. Each of our campuses follows a STEM-infused, liberal arts program designed to propel your student farther than they ever thought possible.

Everyone at the Phoenix campus is here to cultivate a love of learning, natural curiosity, and a desire to excel in your student. Their success is our success.

U.S. News & World Report: 2023–24 Best U.S. High School Rankings

  • #10 Charter High School in the U.S.
  • #26 STEM High School in the U.S.
  • #51 Best High School in the Nation
BASIS Phoenix FIrebird mascot

13231 N. 22nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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(602) 595 9870

Office Hours: M-F, 7AM - 5PM
Summer Hours: 8AM - 2PM

School Leadership

James Kittredge
James Kittredge
Head of School

James began his career in education in 2006 and has a long history with BASIS Charter Schools. He worked at BASIS Tucson from 2006 to 2012, BASIS Tucson North from 2012 to 2015, BASIS Chandler from 2015 to 2021, and now at BASIS Phoenix.

  • MEd in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University
  • MA in Theatre Studies from The University of Arizona
  • BA in Drama from Dartmouth College

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Kelsey Hatcher
Kelsey Hatcher
Head of Operations

Born in Canada, Kelsey joined the BASIS Ed central office in 2017. She worked in Operations, Procurement, and as a Risk Manager overseeing Insurance. She transferred to BASIS Phoenix in 2021.

  • MA, Global Business, University of Victoria
  • BA, International Business, University of Northern British Columbia

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Andrea Sheffield, Director Of Academic Programs
Andrea I. Sheffield
Director of Student Affairs

Andrea has been with BASIS Phoenix since the school opened in 2012. She was part of the Student Affairs team before moving to Academic Programs in 2018 where she was responsible for scheduling, transcripts, report cards as well as our National Honor Society chapter, and our school library.

  • MA, Psychology in Education, Mary Lou Fulton Institute & Graduate School of Education at Arizona State University
  • BS, Family and Human Development, Arizona State University

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