Explore Knowledge Academy

Explore Knowledge Academy

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
5871 S Mountain Vista St,  Las Vegas, NV
4.5
3.7
279 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Abbe Mattson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
31.4%
State Average
24.8%
Science
27.8%
State Average
29.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
279:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
Hispanic
47.8%
White
30%
Two or more races
10%
Asian
6.3%

School Rankings

#12 Best Charter MS in Nevada
#12 Best Charter HS in Nevada
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 28 Students
College of Southern Nevada 16 Students
University of Nevada, Reno 13 Students
Nevada State University 11 Students
University of California - San Diego 4 Students
Arizona State University 4 Students
University of Texas - Austin 3 Students
Northern Arizona University 3 Students
University of San Francisco 3 Students
Southern Utah University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 8 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Business 3 Students
English 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students
Photography 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Environmental Science 2 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 2 Students
Arts 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 8 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/15/2018
Explore Knowledge was the school that I went to from 3rd to 10th grade. The idea behind the school to focus on project based learning was great when applied correctly. Many teachers influenced the way I think about the world to this day and really made me the person I am today.
4.0 Alum
12/3/2017
I went to EKA for 6 years and it was amazing. It gave me the opportunity to explore things I was passionate about and become comfortable speaking in front of people. I was given opportunities I would have never recieved at a normal high school and I became part of a big family.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
5.0 other
6/6/2023
I love this school! My kiddo knows that she has multiple adults at the school who are there for her if she ever needs help, or just someone to talk to. If I ever have a question, it is super easy to reach out to the teachers via email and get a fast response. Since the school is small, at least comp...
5.0 parent
7/8/2015
Our family moved to the Vegas area a little over two years ago and I found that the schools were terrible in Nevada. Shortly after our move I started working at EKA. After attending a few of the Senior presentations I was completely sold on this school. My kids struggled at first with the process bu...
principal
7/8/2015
I have had students enrolled at EKA since 2007 and have been very pleased with the caring and innovative way the teachers have helped my students excel. Not only do they genuinely care, they go out of there way to help my child be the best they can be. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.
5.0 parent
11/10/2011
Those who do not like the school are generally clueless as to it's methods. Also, yes the school is in a state of flux or change, but it is to only better the curriculum. I can say this since we have been with this school since it opened over 10 years ago. My daughter went from not liking to learn t...

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Explore Knowledge Academy is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Las Vegas, NV and is served by the Clark County School District in Nevada. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 279 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Explore Knowledge Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $529,025. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nevada State High School Henderson, Innovations International Charter School of NV, Southeast Career Technical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Las Vegas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Explore Knowledge Academy.

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