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School Overview

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Overall
A-
Matriculation A-
Academics A+
Extracurriculars C
Community A-
Reviews B+
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley was one of the founding schools in the family of independent schools quickly establishing some of the very best college preparatory programs in the nation. Founded in fall 2014, the school serves grades 5 - 12 and opened with the second largest enrollment in U.S private school history.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$37,900
Enrollment
800
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:25
AP
28
Average SAT Score
1482
Average ACT Score
33.04
Class Size
25

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 California Institute of Technology 1 +

AP Scores

(2021-2022)
Number of students who took AP tests
373
Number of tests taken
1407

Academics

AP Courses

(28)
Computer Science Principles
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Music Theory
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Mechanics
Seminar
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
World History
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Sports

(4)
Basketball
Cross Country
Tennis
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(26)
Astronomy Club
Bee Club
Black Student Union
Chess Club
Diversity Alliance
Economics Club
Astronomy Club
Bee Club
Black Student Union
Chess Club
Diversity Alliance
Economics Club
Entrepreneurs Club
FOCUS
Haligoluk (yearbook)
Gay Straight Alliance
I'm Not Kidding Club
The Index (school newspaper)
Jewish Student Association
Math Club
Mindfulness/Yoga Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
Pan-Asian Student Association
Pegasus (literary magazine)
Poetry Club
Reading Olympics
Robotics & Soft Robotics
Speech and Debate Team
Stage Crew
Student Technology Advisory Group (STAG)
World Health Club
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School Link

Contact Info

http://siliconvalley.basisindependent.com
1290 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
929-322-7028
siliconvalley-isp@basisindependent.com
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: 8-10
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 2014
Campus Size: 3.09 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits
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Frequently Ask Questions about BASIS Independent Silicon Valley

Tell me a bit about BASIS Independent Silicon Valley.
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 2014 , and currently has about 800 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://siliconvalley.basisindependent.com.
Does BASIS Independent Silicon Valley have rigorous academic requirements?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is offering 28 AP courses.

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do BASIS Independent Silicon Valley students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Yale University and Williams College.
What is the application requirement for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
Similar to most private schools in the US, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
The day tuition for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in 2024 is $37,900 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at siliconvalley-isp@basisindependent.com .
Where is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley located?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is among the most popular schools, within top 162 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also BASIS Independent Silicon Valley has been favorited by 150 users.
How do I complete an application for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit BASIS Independent Silicon Valley’s official site: http://siliconvalley.basisindependent.com or call them at 929-322-7028.
Are there additional schools that are located close to BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
Yes, here are few: Bellarmine College Prep School, Gateway Academy-CA and St. Leo The Great School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley?
The overall rating for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is A-.

The section ratings of BASIS Independent Silicon Valley are:
A- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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