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Explore Knowledge Acad HS is a charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Las Vegas, NV. The school is part of the State Public Charter School Authority and serves a small cohort. Math proficiency stands at 19% and ELA proficiency at 56% for the latest reporting cycle. On the 2026 Nevada School Performance Framework, Explore Knowledge Acad HS earned 4.0 out of 5 stars with an NSPF index score of 77.2/100, placing it above the Nevada statewide average on the NSPF framework. As a charter campus, enrollment is governed by an open lottery rather than neighborhood zoning. Parents comparing schools can use the NSPF index score and star rating as a summary signal, but should also review subject-level proficiency gaps and chronic absenteeism data when evaluating fit.
There are higher-performing schools serving this grade band nearby. Compare them side-by-side to find the right fit for your child.
This school consistently performs above state averages in academic achievement and student engagement metrics.
Directory data: Nevada Department of Education (2025–26)
Explore Knowledge Acad HS is a high school in State Public Charter School Authority (Las Vegas, Nevada), serving grades 9-12. This is a public charter school authorized by the State Public Charter School Authority, meaning enrollment is open statewide and not tied to a residential address. It is designated Title I, indicating that a high share of its students come from low-income households and the school receives federal supplemental funding.
Explore Knowledge Acad HS earned 4 stars on the 2024-2025 Nevada School Performance Framework, with a total index score of 77.2 out of 100. The picture is mixed: science proficiency runs 26 points above statewide (46%), while math proficiency trails by 9 points (19%).
Generated from 2025-2026 Nevada School Performance Framework data published by the Nevada Department of Education. Comparisons use the statewide average for the same school year.
Compared to the 6 higher-rated peer schools surfaced for this already-strong campus, Explore Knowledge Acad HS posts an NSPF index score of 77 versus a peer average of 97. The rail is intentionally curated to be aspirational, so the 20-point gap reflects that filter rather than underperformance.
On the assessed subjects, the school posts −34 pts in math proficiency and −30 pts in ELA proficiency versus its peer set. The peer rail is curated to surface higher-rated aspirational options for an already-strong school, so all 6 listed sit a star above this campus by design.
Peer set is the same nearby same-grade-band schools listed in the alternatives rail below. All deltas computed from the latest published NSPF cycle.
This campus is a 100% tuition-free public charter school. Under Nevada law (NRS 388A), there are no tuition charges, entrance exams, or application fees. Open to all Nevada students regardless of residential address.
Priority placement is given to siblings of currently enrolled students. Remaining seats are drawn via blind lottery.
Lottery deadlines and application windows vary by campus and year. Please visit the official portal to check current enrollment dates.
Math Proficiency
19%
Regular Attendance Rate
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CCR Participation
55.5%
% of students scoring proficient or above on state assessments (Grade 11) · Compared to statewide average · 2025-2026 NSPF
Explore Knowledge Acad HS remains one of the premier high schools in the area. Its rigorous curriculum consistently produces top-tier academic results, indicating strong performance relative to statewide and district benchmarks.
As a charter program, it offers a specialized educational environment with a focused curriculum. While student engagement and proficiency are high, families should note that entry typically requires navigating an application or lottery system.
Measures of on-time graduation and preparation for post-secondary success.
CCR Participation
55.5%
CCR Completion
22.2%
Advanced Diploma
66.6%
Educational support services, language programs, Title I assistance, and student-teacher ratios.
Statewide average is 22.3 : 1. Lower ratios allow more direct teacher focus.
% of English Language Learners meeting state academic growth targets.
Receives federal Title I funding to provide targeted academic & family support.
How this school's key metrics have changed across NSPF reporting years.
Hover a data point for the exact value. Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are omitted because Nevada paused NSPF reporting during COVID-19.
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Charter schools are open-enrollment by lottery — attendance is not address-based. Apply directly through the school’s enrollment portal; lotteries usually open in the spring for the following school year.
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Background reading to help you decide whether this is the right school.
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Answers to key parent questions about Explore Knowledge Acad HS's performance, enrollment, and ratings.
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