Type
-
Enrollment
818
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Official BASIS Independent Silicon Valley high school profile provided is for 2024–2025; extracted below as the latest available official profile for the 2025–2026 normalization request. The PDF supports core school overview, testing, grading, accreditation/code, and selected policy details, but does not provide named leaders, counseling/admissions contacts, or college matriculation lists.
Advanced Coursework
Students must take at least 4 AP courses across high school, including at least one each in Math, English, History, and Lab Science; passing at least one AP exam with a 3 or higher is required for graduation. Seniors may take capstone courses or AP Research in lieu of Capstone Humanities if they previously passed AP Seminar.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
48th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 48% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
0th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 0% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
19th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 19% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 6-8
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 4
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,513
- Average ACT
- 33
Profile
Policies
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Transcripts show both unweighted and weighted GPA. The unweighted GPA is on a 4.0 scale. The weighted GPA is on a 5.0 scale by adding one point to all Honors, AP, and above courses. AP exam results are incorporated into final grades for AP courses.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- The school reports disciplinary violations resulting in out-of-school suspension or expulsion when requested during admissions/college application processes, and expects students to disclose violations honestly.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Accreditations
Accreditation
Cognia (NCA CASI)
Listed on the school profile beneath the CEEB code.
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB code
054776
External References
Links
Search & Answers
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley.
How many students are enrolled at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
The current school profile reports about 818 students enrolled at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley.
What grades does BASIS Independent Silicon Valley offer?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley currently reports serving grades 6-12.
Is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley a day school or a boarding school?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is a private school.
When did BASIS Independent Silicon Valley have its first graduating class?
The school says its first graduating class was in spring 2016.
How active are students in extracurriculars?
Pretty active: in 2023–2024, the school offered 166 extracurriculars, and 88% of students took part in at least one school offering.
Does BASIS Independent Silicon Valley compete in an athletic league?
Yes. Starting in the 2024–2025 school year, the school became a member of the Private School Athletic League (PSAL).
How did students do in the National Merit Scholarship program?
In 2024, the school reported 22 National Merit semifinalists, 22 finalists, and 8 winners.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| Our History | BASIS Independent Schools basisindependent.com/about/history | Official Website Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Founded Year • Grades Served |
| The BASIS Curriculum | BASIS Independent Schools basisindependent.com/academics/curriculum | Official Website Page | Apr 06, 2026 | AP Courses • Grades Served |
| Why BASIS Independent Schools? | BASIS Independent Schools basisindependent.com/about/why-basis-independent-schools | Official Website Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Grades Served |
| National network of PreK–12 private schools | BASIS Independent Schools basisindependent.com | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Grades Served |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | basisindependent.com/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | basisindependent.com/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | basisindependent.com/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | basisindependent.com/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Private School Admissions Overview | BASIS Independent Silicon Valley | basisindependent.com/schools/ca/silicon-valley/admissions/admissions-overview | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/schools/ca/silicon-valley/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling Spotlight: Preparing for Decision Day | basisindependent.com/schools/ny/manhattan/about/blog/college-counseling-spotlight-preparing-for-decision-day | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | basisindependent.com/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | basisindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BISV-High-School-Profile-2024-25.pdf | page_scan |
| Diversity & Citizenship | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/about/diversity | supplemental_backfill |
| Mission & Philosophy | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/about/mission | supplemental_backfill |
| National network of PreK–12 private schools | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com | existing |
| Our History | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/about/history | supplemental_backfill |
| Why BASIS Independent Schools? | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/about/why-basis-independent-schools | supplemental_backfill |
| The BASIS Curriculum | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/academics/curriculum | supplemental_backfill |
| Early Learning Program | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/academics/early-learning-program | supplemental_backfill |
| Primary Program | BASIS Independent Schools | basisindependent.com/academics/primary-program | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 6-8 | grades 6–8 2 Minimum hours/week teachers reserve for after school student support |
| Lowest Grade | 6 | 6-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 6-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 6-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | Private | Founded in 2014, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is a co-ed grades 6–12 liberal arts private school with advanced STEM offerings. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 818 | We currently have 406 students in high school and 818 total students. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1998 | established in 1998 |
| School Leadership | - | - |
| Key Contacts | - | - |
| Accreditations | - | CEEB code: 054776 Cognia (NCA CASI) |
| School Codes | - | CEEB code: 054776 |
| AP Courses | 4 | 4 AP courses |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | While most of our students fulfill graduation requirements after their Junior year, most stay for Senior year choosing to take capstone courses and graduating with an honors or high honors diploma. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Students must take at least 4 AP courses across high school, including at least one each in Math, English, History, and Lab Science; passing at least one AP exam with a 3 or higher is required for graduation. Seniors may take capstone courses or AP Research in lieu of Capstone Humanities if they previously passed AP Seminar. | All of our students are required to take at least 4 AP courses with a minimum of one each in Math, English, History, and Lab Science. AP exams count as the final exam for their courses and factor into students’ final course grades. Passing at least one AP exam with a 3 or higher is required for graduation. ... Students may take AP Research in lieu of Capstone Humanities to fulfill these same goals, if they have previously passed AP Seminar. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1513 | SAT SCORES ... Overall 1513.1 1520 1330–1600 |
| Average ACT | 33 | ACT SCORES AVERAGE 33 MEDIAN 34 |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | - |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | Transcripts provide both an unweighted and weighted GPA... the weighted GPA is computed on 5.0 scale by adding one point to all Honors, AP and above courses. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Transcripts show both unweighted and weighted GPA. The unweighted GPA is on a 4.0 scale. The weighted GPA is on a 5.0 scale by adding one point to all Honors, AP, and above courses. AP exam results are incorporated into final grades for AP courses. | Transcripts provide both an unweighted and weighted GPA, and AP® Exam results are incorporated into final grades for AP courses. The unweighted GPA is based on a 4.0 scale, the weighted GPA is computed on 5.0 scale by adding one point to all Honors, AP and above courses. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | The school reports disciplinary violations resulting in out-of-school suspension or expulsion when requested during admissions/college application processes, and expects students to disclose violations honestly. | The school reports student disciplinary violations which resulted in an out-of-school suspension or expulsion when requested during the admissions process. Our students are expected to respond honestly about disciplinary violations prior to their senior year when completing a college application and in the event the violation occurs after submitting the application or enrollment deposit. |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Signals | - | Boarding status, boarding enrollment, and day enrollment are not reported in the supplied profile.; Average SAT is 1513 and average ACT is 33.; 2024 average unweighted GPA is 3.863 and weighted GPA is 4.681.; All students must take at least 4 AP courses, including Math, English, History, and Lab Science; passing at least one AP exam with a 3+ is required for graduation.; 380 students took 1,580 AP exams across 31 AP subject areas.; AP exam average score is 4.50 with a 98% pass rate.; Seniors may take capstone courses or AP Research, and the profile references honors/high honors diplomas.; 2024 National Merit results include 22 semifinalists, 22 finalists, and 8 winners.; Testing policy is not reported in the supplied evidence.; College counseling summary is not reported in the supplied evidence.; States represented, countries represented, and international-student share are not reported.; Financial-aid participation is not reported.; No matriculation summary or top-college list is reported. |