Explore Academy

Summary:

Explore Academy is a public charter high school located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district, which is ranked 2 out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Explore Academy has a diverse student population, with 26.64% White, 23.18% African American, 37.02% Hispanic, 2.42% Asian, and 10.38% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.2% of Explore Academy students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 45% for the State Sponsored Charter Schools district and 32.6% for the state of Nevada. Similarly, in SBAC Reading, only 15.5% of Explore Academy students were proficient or better, compared to 54.1% for the district and 41.3% for the state. Additionally, Explore Academy has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 54.67% of students in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the higher spending per student at Explore Academy, which was $10,615 in the 2021-2022 school year compared to $8,468 for Nevada State High School Northwest and $8,548 for Leadership Academy of Nevada, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state and district averages. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the effectiveness of the school's educational approach.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

3551 N Ferrell St
North Las Vegas, NV 89032

(702) 483-6332

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,615

Student/teacher ratio: 28.9

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.0%

White:

26.6%

African American:

23.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Explore Academy ranks worse than 93.5% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Explore Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37%), White (26.6%), African American (23.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Explore Academy is 28.9, which is the 3^rd best among 11 high schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Explore Academy employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Explore Academy is $10,615, which is the 3^rd highest among 11 high schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Explore Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Explore Academy 143^rd of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Explore Academy in the ranking list.)

State Sponsored Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks State Sponsored Charter Schools 2^nd of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Explore Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.90	95^th	151	37.1%
2024	10.69	143^rd	153	6.5%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Explore Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	68	27	3	33	0	4	1	136
2022	75	37	8	57	2	0	13	192
2023	77	67	7	107	1	0	30	289

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Explore Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	136	9.0	15.1	41.2
2022	192	n/a	n/a	46.4
2023	289	10.0	28.9	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Explore Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	136	9.0	15.1	41.2
2022	192	n/a	n/a	46.4
2023	289	10.0	28.9	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Explore Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,356 (17.0%)	$6,615 (83.0%)	$7,971
2022	$462 (4.4%)	$10,153 (95.6%)	$10,615

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (2024)		SBAC Mathematics (2024)			SBAC Reading (2024)				SBAC Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science All Grades	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Explore Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	3551 N Ferrell St	North Las Vegas	89032	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 483-6332	289	10	28.9	54.7%	77 (26.6%)	67 (23.2%)	107 (37.0%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.4%)								(n/a)		45.5					8.2		26.8	14.9	15.5	17.6	17.6	$10,615	$462	$10,153
Nevada State High School Northwest	Public, Charter	11-12	7240 West Azure Dr Ste 110	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 953-2600	130			27.7%	44 (33.8%)	12 (9.2%)	42 (32.3%)	9 (6.9%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	19 (14.6%)	71.2	25^th of 97 public high schools	74.2%		84.1	15^th of 96 public high schools	84.4%	10	29.2	67.7												$8,468	$666	$7,802
Nevada State High School North Las Vegas	Public, Charter	11-12	4280 West Craig Road Ste. 102/	North Las Vegas	89031	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(702) 953-2600	67	0		50.7%	11 (16.4%)	19 (28.4%)	29 (43.3%)	2 (3.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)								(n/a)		60.0
Leadership Academy of Nevada	Public, Charter	6-12	7495 West Azure Drive Suite #1	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 350-1472	261	11	24.8	17.6%	141 (54.0%)	18 (6.9%)	65 (24.9%)	7 (2.7%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	24 (9.2%)	60.3	34^th of 97 public high schools	64.9%		87.2	10^th of 96 public high schools	89.6%	24		51.5	28.8	28.6	28.2	35.7	28.1	30.8	38.6	48.2	40.3	42.9	42.9	$8,548	$516	$8,032
Northwest Career-Technical Academy High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8200 W Tropical Pkwy	Las Vegas	89149	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	No	(702) 799-4640	1,923	82	23.4	100.0%	600 (31.2%)	162 (8.4%)	773 (40.2%)	178 (9.3%)	5 (0.3%)	33 (1.7%)	172 (8.9%)	86.5	12^th of 97 public high schools	87.6%		84.3	14^th of 96 public high schools	85.4%	2	43.5	84.4	33.3	33.1										$9,093	$1,014	$8,079
Cheyenne High School	Public	9-12	3200 W Alexander Rd	North Las Vegas	89032	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4830	2,110	65	32.4	100.0%	177 (8.4%)	603 (28.6%)	1,090 (51.7%)	75 (3.6%)	10 (0.5%)	42 (2.0%)	112 (5.3%)								(n/a)		14.5												$9,724	$1,526	$8,199
Cimarron-Memorial High School	Public	9-12	2301 N Tenaya Way	Las Vegas	89128	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4400	2,503	103	24.3	100.0%	312 (12.5%)	516 (20.6%)	1,382 (55.2%)	93 (3.7%)	15 (0.6%)	33 (1.3%)	151 (6.0%)	11.7	91^st of 97 public high schools	6.2%		13.1	87^th of 96 public high schools	9.4%	4	5.4	20.8	12.0	11.3										$9,668	$1,521	$8,147
Acceleration Academy	Public	9-12	2020 W. Craig Road Suite 301	North Las Vegas	89032	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 952-9773	1,148			100.0%	178 (15.5%)	255 (22.2%)	577 (50.3%)	21 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.0%)	79 (6.9%)								(n/a)														$00	$00	$00
Arbor View High School	Public	9-12	7500 Whispering Sands D	Las Vegas	89131	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-6660	3,251	133	24.4	99.8%	1,367 (42.0%)	433 (13.3%)	906 (27.9%)	140 (4.3%)	15 (0.5%)	37 (1.1%)	347 (10.7%)	55.5	38^th of 97 public high schools	60.8%		42.1	50^th of 96 public high schools	47.9%	12	28.4	61.5	19.0	18.5										$8,643	$1,063	$7,579
Western High School	Public	9-12	4601 W Bonanza Rd	Las Vegas	89107	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4080	2,949	111	26.5	100.0%	135 (4.6%)	450 (15.3%)	2,222 (75.3%)	46 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	27 (0.9%)	66 (2.2%)	11.8	90^th of 97 public high schools	7.2%		8.3	94^th of 96 public high schools	2.1%	4	8.2	19.4	10.4	9.5										$8,900	$1,598	$7,303

Frequently Asked Questions about Explore Academy

How many students attend Explore Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Explore Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Explore Academy?

Students at Explore Academy are 37% Hispanic, 27% White, 23% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Explore Academy in?

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