Explorer Academy

265 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Explorer Academy, located in Port Orchard, Washington, is a specialized educational institution within the South Kitsap School District. It is primarily recognized as an alternative learning program designed to provide students with a more flexible, personalized approach to education. The school focuses on supporting students who may find success in a non-traditional classroom setting, offering a unique environment that prioritizes individual pacing, independent study, and tailored instructional support to help students meet their academic goals.

The academy emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, often catering to students who benefit from smaller class sizes and more direct interaction with staff. By offering alternative pathways to graduation, Explorer Academy plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face in a conventional comprehensive high school environment.

265

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explorer Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	32
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

White
174 (66.4 %)
Two or More
38 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
32 (12.2 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (3.1 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	South Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)443-3605
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 1

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 27

Grade 9 25

Grade 10 42