Overview

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.
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
A- Matriculation
A+ Academics
C Extracurricular activities
A- Community
B+ Reviews

Day S. Grades: 8-10
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $37,900
# of Students: 800
Teacher:Student: 1:25%
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 28
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 70%
SAT: 1482/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

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
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Rice University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
LAC #3 Pomona College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#29 University of Florida 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#49 University of Georgia 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 Texas A&M University 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 North Carolina State University 1
#72 Reed College 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#76 Allegheny College 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#76 Willamette University 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
#81 Beloit College 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1
#85 Southwestern University 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Ursinus College 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#97 Clark University 1
#97 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#97 University of South Florida 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#105 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1
#115 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Newark Campus 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
#124 Westmont College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 SUNY College at Purchase 1
#137 California State University: Long Beach 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 Seattle University 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#137 University of Tulsa 1
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 1
#149 University of Mary Washington 1
#151 Marymount Manhattan College 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of the Pacific 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
LAC #33 Scripps College 1
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1
#182 Missouri University of Science and Technology 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1
#212 Kent State University 1
#212 Washington State University 1
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1
#234 Pace University 1
#234 San Francisco State University 1
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#285 University of Toledo 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
american university of health sciences 1
Augusta University 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
binghamton university, state university of new york 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1
California State University: Bakersfield 1
California State University: East Bay 1
California State University: Fresno 1
California State University: Los Angeles 1
California State University: Sacramento 1
City University of New York: Brooklyn College 1
Coastal Carolina University 1
College of William and Mary 1
Hawaii Pacific University 1
Humboldt State University 1
Oberlin College 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Penn State University Park 1
Pratt Institute 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Rutgers University 1
San Jose State University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
St. Francis College 1
St. John's College 1
stony brook university, state university of new york 1
SUNY College at New Paltz 1
The College of New Jersey 1
The King's College 1
University of California: Merced 1
University of California: Riverside 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Colorado Denver 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
University of Texas at Dallas 1
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AP Scores

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

AP Courses

(Total 28)
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
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

(Total 4)
Basketball
Cross Country
Tennis
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 26)
Astronomy Club
Bee Club
Black Student Union
Chess Club
Diversity Alliance
Economics Club
Entrepreneurs Club
FOCUS
Haligoluk (yearbook)
Gay Straight Alliance
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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Basic Info

Year Founded: 2014
Campus Size: 3.09 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)
4.9/ 5
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Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation
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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 latest tuition for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in 2024 is $37,900 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few 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 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 163 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also BASIS Independent Silicon Valley has been favorited by 150 users.
How to start with an application with 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.
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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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