Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

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Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School is a public charter high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 300 students. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School's students excel academically, with 38.6% proficient in SBAC Mathematics, 67.4% proficient in SBAC Reading, and 56.9% proficient in SBAC Science, compared to the district averages of 30.1%, 39.3%, and 22.7%, respectively. On the ACT exam, 48.1% of the school's students are proficient in Mathematics, and 88.9% are proficient in English, far surpassing the district's 19% and 46.3% proficiency rates. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 23:1 may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as East Career and Technical Academy High School, Chaparral High School, and NV Learning Academy J-Senior High School, Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of its student body.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 5871 Mountain Vista St
       Las Vegas, NV  89120


(702) 870-5032

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,152 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.7%
White:
30.1%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1% Help


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Compare Details Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School ranks better than 81% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School ranks better than 93.8% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 5th among 47 ranked high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.7%), White (30.1%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School is 20.1, which is the 18th best among 47 high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School employs 14 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School is $9,152. 42 high schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School 29th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School 6th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 38.89 79th 121 34.7%
2014 63.74 41st 117 65.0%
2016 56.72 43rd 122 64.8%
2017 60.52 37th 126 70.6%
2018 51.34 50th 114 56.1%
2019 59.84 59th 159 62.9%
2021 73.08 38th 145 73.8%
2022 69.40 46th 151 69.5%
2023 69.60 50th 152 67.1%
2024 80.02 29th 153 81.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 20th 84 76.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.29 57th 106 46.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.75 38th 108 64.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 51st 95 46.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 55th 105 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 53.53 63rd 110 42.7%
2017 67.05 30th 125 76.0%
2018 76.27 22nd 118 81.4%
2019 75.28 32nd 136 76.5%
2022 94.48 5th 96 94.8%
2024 95.19 6th 97 93.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.63 17th 80 78.8%
2018 67.62 27th 99 72.7%
2019 57.50 49th 121 59.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.26 24th 79 69.6%
2018 78.64 20th 108 81.5%
2019 86.22 17th 126 86.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.41 13th 73 82.2%
2018 79.10 17th 92 81.5%
2019 85.83 17th 110 84.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.92 39th 78 50.0%
2018 66.44 27th 100 73.0%
2019 85.40 18th 117 84.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Open Quote Great small classes of max 22 kids for Junior High and High School! Individualized teaching. Not for the parent who wants their kids TALKED AT, but for the parent who wants their kids to be independent and learn! I have seen friends kids who HATE their typical Las Vegas Public School and came to LOVE learning and school once they were in E.K. Academy. It is sort of like Montessori in that each child is tested and PUT IN THE CLASS LEVEL of work they are at! So your 7th grader who is excelling in math is NOT STUCK in 7th grade math! Those who do not like the school are ignorant and haven't a CLUE that there are alternate ways of teaching. My daughter has taught me a lot with the projects she does. Being a project based school with small class rooms also KEEPS HER SAFE! Loser kids who come to this school and make trouble are promptly removed. Parental involvement is key. THIS IS NOT a school TO BABYSIT your teen! They will have to learn and be responsible or they will not make it here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 154 15 13 26 4 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 159 21 11 28 6 n/a n/a 0 225
2010 145 18 15 27 4 n/a n/a 0 209
2011 144 24 9 37 4 1 20 0 239
2012 152 22 11 58 4 3 20 0 270
2013 161 36 13 59 3 3 31 0 306
2014 156 34 13 66 3 4 34 0 310
2015 148 23 10 78 1 3 22 0 285
2016 145 17 11 97 1 5 26 0 302
2017 123 19 15 103 1 3 25 0 289
2018 130 14 14 113 0 3 28 0 302
2019 115 21 17 106 2 4 23 0 288
2020 120 25 17 118 0 9 27 0 316
2021 103 28 15 103 0 5 25 0 279
2022 101 23 15 111 1 5 23 0 279
2023 94 21 14 137 0 5 29 0 300
2024 85 17 19 129 1 5 26 0 282

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

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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 Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 212 n/a n/a n/a
2009 225 n/a n/a n/a
2010 209 n/a n/a n/a
2011 239 n/a n/a 0
2012 270 13.5 20.0 0
2013 306 13.5 22.6 11.1
2014 310 17.0 18.2 n/a
2015 285 16.0 17.8 1.1
2016 302 14.0 21.5 4.3
2017 289 12.5 23.1 n/a
2018 302 17.9 16.8 1
2019 288 n/a n/a 5.6
2020 316 16.0 19.7 n/a
2021 279 17.0 16.4 n/a
2022 279 n/a n/a 27.2
2023 300 13.0 23.0 1
2024 282 14.0 20.1 n/a

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 Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 212 n/a n/a n/a
2009 225 n/a n/a n/a
2010 209 n/a n/a n/a
2011 239 n/a n/a 0
2012 270 13.5 20.0 0
2013 306 13.5 22.6 11.1
2014 310 17.0 18.2 n/a
2015 285 16.0 17.8 1.1
2016 302 14.0 21.5 4.3
2017 289 12.5 23.1 n/a
2018 302 17.9 16.8 1
2019 288 n/a n/a 5.6
2020 316 16.0 19.7 n/a
2021 279 17.0 16.4 n/a
2022 279 n/a n/a 27.2
2023 300 13.0 23.0 1
2024 282 14.0 20.1 n/a

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 Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $163 (2.2%) $7,223 (97.8%) $7,386
2020 $153 (1.9%) $7,752 (98.1%) $7,905
2021 $199 (2.5%) $7,612 (97.5%) $7,811
2022 $181 (2.0%) $8,971 (98.0%) $9,152

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 152 Middle schools
 4.2%
Ranks 32nd of 136 High schoolsRanks 5th of 96 High schools
 18.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)4929.3
 19.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3224.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)56.955.2
 1.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Clark County)44.636.1
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)32.335
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3125
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)54.860
 5.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.740.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)29.829.6
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)29.820.6
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)53.255.6
 2.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Clark County)46.737.2
 9.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)47.851.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Clark County)35.329.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
9th Grade Science (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)38.550
 11.5%
   9th Grade Science (Clark County)27.620.8
 6.8%
   9th Grade Science (Nevada)27.722.5
 5.2%
11th Grade English (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)64.381
 16.7%
   11th Grade English (Clark County)46.245.9
 0.3%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)36.931.4
 5.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)5557
 2%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)47.851.9
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%
All Grades Science (Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School)38.549.1
 10.6%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)26.919
 7.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.7
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students288300
 4.2%
African American2121
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1714
 17.6%
Hispanic106137
 29.2%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White11594
 18.3%
Two or More Races2329
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.6%1%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 282 students attended Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School.

Students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School are 46% Hispanic, 30% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Yes. Explore Knowledge Academy J-Senior High School ranks in the top 6.2% of Nevada high schools.


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