I've been a parent at BHS for the past 4 years, my daughter is a Senior. I have been very pleased with Basha. My daughter has taken mostly Honor and AP classes and I've found her to have extremely passionate teachers that are willing to go the extra mile to help those students who want to excell!
... Read more What more can you ask for? I'm very active at the school and love that parents are welcome to be involved and I feel that makes a difference as well. The kids (for the most part) are respectful and well mannered. Keep up the great work Basha! Go Bears! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
Hey, parent, I go to the school. And if our ratings are good that means we're getting stuff done. Besides, students don't get away with whatever they want. I'm a senior this year and this year especially, the rules are getting tighter. And that's a good thing. Basha's been a great experience for me,
... Read more for the education and the life lessons. I'm proud to say I'm graduating from Basha. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/19/09
Basha is a great place for kids who want to be social, not a great place for kids to learn. Students are allowed to do whatever they want in the classrooms, including talking, being disrespectful to the teachers and otherwise making the learning environment difficult for those who want to learn. The
... Read more teachers do not have support when it comes to discipline issues. As a parent and teacher (for the last 17 years) I think it is very sad what our schools have come to. The stats look good when compared to other districts, but when you see for yourself and your kids tell you what goes on, it's a totally different perspective. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
Can't say enough positive things about the leadership and teachers at the school. Our kids are enthusiastic about learning and have skills that will help in college and beyond.
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Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
ive gone to basha for two years now i moved here from new york my freshman year and arizona was a tottally different place for me. basha makes everyone feel really welcome and everyone has friends. our teachers are young and exciting not just like old people telling us what to do. i can honestly say
... Read more i can tell any of my teachers anything.!! i love basha. i recomened it to everyone.!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 04/21/09
There is too much focus on Athletics and sports. Academics too often takes a back seat to sports, especially football. The administration is trying too hard to be better than hamiltons football program, and it is costing the students.
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/09
The AP and honors teachers care and the principal is visible every morning outside. There is absolutely no reason any child should fail with so many resources.
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Posted by a parent on 01/25/09
Basha has it's problems, but what high school doesn't? Bahsa's Principal, staff and students are amazing! I have never been around people with as much school spirit and the motivation Bahsa Bears has. GO BHS BEARS!
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Posted by a student on 11/19/08
The athletic politics are a major problem. To accept inexperienced and who you know players over visablly talented and more experienced players with high grades says alot about the fairness and integrity of this high school. What are you representing as adults and coaches? The athletic department and
... Read more teachers need to be re-evaluated and instucted in balanced,fair criteria shown for each student, but it has to start with the administration and raising the standards of excellent in unbiased evaluations. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/07/08
Great opening of school! Students looked happy and excited to begin their school year. Very professional Administration and Office personnel. The one thing I am truely happy with is communicating with my son's teachers by E-mail. School Campus is very clean and inviting, I truely believe this is
... Read more going to be one of my son's BEST Years at Basha High School. Read less
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Chandler schools — Basha High School is located at 5990 S Val Vista Dr, Chandler AZ 85249. 5990 S Val Vista Dr is in the Springfield Lakes neighborhood and 85249 ZIP code in Chandler, AZ The school district for Basha High School is the Chandler Unified School District 80. Basha High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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