Serving 290 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 26:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- 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 290 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 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 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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
26:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
290 students attend Explorer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Explorer Academy students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 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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