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#662 of 691 schools in NV
Explore Academy
High School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · North Las Vegas, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3551 N Ferrell St, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
- Math 7% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Explore Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 16% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Explore Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,363/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Las Vegas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,661
Median home value
$346,500
Median rent
$1,646/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne HSEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 2,004 | Compare → |
| Nevada State High School North Las VegasCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 1.3 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Acceleration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,594 | Compare → |
| Coral Academy Sandy RidgeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 8–12 | Not available | 867 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #72 of 75
- District spending per student
- $7,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Explore Academy is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explore Academy
Explore Academy is a public high school in North Las Vegas, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 268 students in grades 6th-12th with a 67:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explore Academy
What grades does Explore Academy serve?
Explore Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Explore Academy?
Explore Academy has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Academy is 67:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explore Academy rank in NV?
Explore Academy ranks #662 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Explore Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Explore Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Explore Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Explore Academy a charter school?
Yes, Explore Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Explore Academy a Title I school?
No, Explore Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explore Academy?
100.0% of students at Explore Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 67:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (702) 483-6332
- Area population (ZIP 89032)
- 48,055
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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