EXPLORE ACADEMY

5100 MASTHEAD ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

www.explore.academy/abq

Charter School 1,413 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Explore Academy, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a unique public charter school that distinguishes itself through a non-traditional, mastery-based educational model. Unlike conventional schools that rely on grade levels and rigid year-long schedules, Explore Academy utilizes a personalized learning system where students navigate through individual "mini-courses." This approach allows students to progress at their own pace, ensuring they achieve mastery of specific subjects before moving on, rather than simply passing based on seat time.

The school is designed to foster student autonomy, effectively functioning as a "choose-your-own-adventure" educational environment. Students are empowered to take ownership of their learning by selecting the order and timing of their courses, which helps them develop essential self-management and organizational skills. With a heavy emphasis on individual choice and academic rigor, Explore Academy aims to prepare students for college and beyond by creating an environment that mirrors the flexibility and self-directed nature of higher education.

1,413

Total Students

115.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXPLORE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	674
Black	32
Asian	12
Two or More	225
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
674 (47.7%)
White
460 (32.6%)
Two or More
225 (15.9%)
Black
32 (2.3%)
Asian
12 (0.8%)
American Indian
9 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EXPLORE ACADEMY
Phone:	(505)305-5300
Website:	http://www.explore.academy/abq
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 195

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 193

Grade 9 145

Grade 10 122