Serving 264 students in grades 1-12, Explorer Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Explorer Academy's student population of 264 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Explorer Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1028 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorer Academy's ranking?
Explorer Academy is ranked #1028 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Explorer Academy often compared to?
Explorer Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar River Elementary School, Sartori Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Explorer Academy?
The graduation rate of Explorer Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Explorer Academy?
264 students attend Explorer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Explorer Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Explorer Academy offer ?
Explorer Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Explorer Academy part of?
Explorer Academy is part of South Kitsap School District.
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