Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS

5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120

Charter School 300 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.

300

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

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	94
Hispanic	137
Black	21
Asian	14
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
137 (45.7 %)
White
94 (31.3 %)
Two or More
29 (9.7 %)
Black
21 (7.0 %)
Asian
14 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.7 %)

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 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)870-5032
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
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 67

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 57

Grade 9 27

Grade 10 42

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	67
Grade 7	66
Grade 8	57
Grade 9	27
Grade 10	42
Grade 11	23
Grade 12	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	42.3%
Male	173	57.7%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)