Excellent
#89 of 691 schools in NV
Top 13% in state
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
High School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County charter high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5871 Mountain Vista St, Las Vegas, NV 89120
- Math 35% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,813
Median home value
$364,800
Median rent
$1,467/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #44 of 364
- District spending per student
- $11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs is a public high school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 282 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
What grades does Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs serve?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs rank in NV?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs ranks #89 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Knowledge Academy J-shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs a charter school?
Yes, Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs a Title I school?
No, Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (702) 870-5032
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 89120)
- 23,797
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 89120; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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