Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Explorer Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Explorer Academy's student population of 265 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 Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Explorer Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorer Academy is 0.53, 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
#837 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorer Academy's ranking?
Explorer Academy is ranked #837 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Explorer Academy?
The graduation rate of Explorer Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Explorer Academy?
265 students attend Explorer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Explorer Academy students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Explorer Academy offer ?
Explorer Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-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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