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.
Official information of BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
A Matriculation
A+ Academics
C Extracurricular activities
A- Community
B+ Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 8-10
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $46,300
# of Students: 800
Teacher:Student: 1:25
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 17
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 70%
SAT: 1483/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#5 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#17 Rice University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#48 University of Georgia 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#51 Spelman College 1
#55 Florida State University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Texas A&M University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#72 Reed College 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#75 Baylor University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 1
#83 University of Iowa 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
LAC #17 Smith College 1
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#94 Augustana College 1
#99 University of Oregon 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1
#103 Saint Louis University 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1
#103 University of South Florida 1
#104 University of California: Merced 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 1
#111 Drew University 1
Arizona State University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1
#118 Iowa State University 1
#122 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 SUNY College at Purchase 1
#136 University of Texas at Dallas 1
#136 University of the Pacific 1
#136 University of Tulsa 1
#137 California State University: Long Beach 1
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham 1
#137 University of Central Florida 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
#162 Oregon State University 1
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1
#182 Adelphi University 1
LAC #38 Whitman College 1
#194 Rowan University 1
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
#219 Hampton University 1
#234 San Francisco State University 1
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1
#263 University of Missouri: Kansas City 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Augusta University 1
Caldwell University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1
California State University: Chico 1
California State University: Fresno 1
California State University: Los Angeles 1
California State University: Sacramento 1
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 1
Oxford College of Emory University 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
San Jose State University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
School of Visual Arts 1
SUNY Polytechnic Institute 1
University of Colorado Denver 1
University of Portland 1
University of Toronto 1
Washington & Jefferson College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
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
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

Deadline: n/a
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)
4.9/ 5

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

Q&A

(Total 21)
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Frequently Ask Questions about BASIS Independent Silicon Valley

01.
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.
02.
Does BASIS Independent Silicon Valley have rigorous academic requirements?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is offering 17 AP courses.

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do BASIS Independent Silicon Valley students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University and Williams College.
04.
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, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
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 $46,300, 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 .
06.
Where is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley located?
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley is located in the State of California of USA.
07.
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 183 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also BASIS Independent Silicon Valley has been favorited by 122 users.
08.
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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10.
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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