EXPLORE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY CHARTER SECONDARY
Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Secondary is a public charter high school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 302 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Secondary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Explore Knowledge Academy Charter Secondary at (702) 730-2933 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 730-2933
http://www.ekacademy.org
EXPLORE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY CHARTER SECONDARY is a public Charter school in Las Vegas, NV with about 302 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT - District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 302
- Teachers:
- 17.9
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 302 students
- White
- 43.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.