Enrollment
270
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000707Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #18 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 270
- students enrolled
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs ranks #18 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 270 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (30%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 23:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs compares
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Nevada - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 30.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 6.3%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amplus Durango
Standard public school
1,761 students 41:1 students per teacher
Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,625 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs
How many students attend Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs is 20.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs ranks #18 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs a good school?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.
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