Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS

5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120

Charter School 270 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Explore Knowledge Academy (EKA) Charter Secondary is a tuition-free public charter school located in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is known for its "Project-Based Learning" (PBL) philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-driven education rather than traditional rote memorization. By integrating technology and real-world applications into their curriculum, EKA aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, preparing students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic structure, EKA cultivates a tight-knit school community that prioritizes personalized instruction and strong teacher-student relationships. The school places a heavy emphasis on character development and student engagement, often utilizing a multi-age or flexible learning environment to meet individual student needs. By blending a rigorous academic standard with a supportive, innovative culture, Explore Knowledge Academy seeks to provide a distinct alternative to the traditional district school model for families in the Las Vegas area.

270

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	129
Black	9
Asian	17
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
129 (47.8%)
White
81 (30.0%)
Two or More
27 (10.0%)
Asian
17 (6.3%)
Black
9 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)870-5032
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 56

Grade 9 33

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	55
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	56
Grade 9	33
Grade 10	22
Grade 11	18
Grade 12	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	44.4%
Male	150	55.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)