
Explore Academy ABQ
Grades Served: K-12
School Size: 1500 students
Class Size: 16:1
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Addresses
5100 Masthead NE (K-5)
6600 Gulton Ct NE (6-12)
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Phone
(505) 437-3800 (K-5)
(505) 305-5300 (6-12)
Fax
(505) 437-3838 (K-5)
(505) 856-8519 (6-12)
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Contacts
The Explore Academy Educational Model
Innovative and creative as never before seen in education, the Explore Academy Educational Model reinvents the entire learning process. For more information about the Explore Academy experience, visit the about page.
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History of the Explore Academy - Albuquerque
Explore Academy first opened its doors as a state-authorized charter school in August 2014. Founded by Justin Baiardo, the school uses the innovative Explore Educational model, a learning model based on choice that promotes student growth and responsibility while providing an individualized educational path for each student.
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Academic Performance
Explore Academy has earned a NMPED Spotlight School rating, becoming one of the highest performing schools in New Mexico. Explore Academy has achieved the highest rate of student academic growth in English and mathematics of all high schools, public and charter schools,
in the state of New Mexico.
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School Administration
Justin Baiardo, Founder and Head Administrator
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Lead Principals
Lisa Hughes (Gr K-5) - Jacob Kolander (Gr 6-12)
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Assistant Principals
Sabrina Garcia (Gr K-5) - Anthony Branch (Gr 6-12) - Sonia Carrillo (Gr 6-12)
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CURRENT STUDENTS
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School Maps *COMING SOON*
Urgent Apparel Orders (Amazon.com)
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Need Tutoring? Email our flex staff here!
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STUDENT SCHEDULING LINKS
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Gr K-5)
Flavor Selection
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MIDDLE SCHOOL (Gr 6-7)
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FRESHMEN (Gr 8, Transfer 9)
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HIGH SCHOOL
(Returning 9th & ALL 10th - 12th)
T1 . T2 . T3 . T4 . T5 . T6 . T7 . T8
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Click above to learn about how to register,
apparel, credit analysis, discipline, and
other important topics!
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SCHOOL NEWS
Schedule a School Tour! (6-12 Campus)
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Refer a Friend to Explore Academy!
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Back to School Guide (2023-24) *NEW*
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Weekly Newsletters
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Principal Office Hours:
K-5: Tuesdays 9-10 AM . Make an Appt
6-12: Tuesdays 10-11 AM . Make an Appt
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Financial Hardship Support Form
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To learn how to view grades and attendance in PowerSchool, please click and watch this four-minute video.
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School: EXPLORE ACADEMY
General Info: @EAABQNEWS
Bus Info: @EAABQBUS
Activities: @EAABQACT
Lunch: @EALUNCH
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EXPLORE WITH US
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LOTTERY INFORMATION
The lottery took place on
March 13, 2023 at 7:00pm
Enrollment emails for accepted students should be received by families
on or before March 31st.
*NEW* Lottery Results
*NEW* Enrollment Waitlist Positions
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GOVERNING COUNCIL
MEETINGS
Second Tuesday of Each Month
5:30 pm via Zoom (link on agenda)
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Current Agenda and Public Notice
Open Meetings Act (OMA) Resolution
NM Open Meetings Act Compliance Guide
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PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
To request any public records pertaining to
Explore Academy, please email us,
using "Public Records Request" as the subject.
List the specific information requested
in the body of the email.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Homeless/Economic Hardship Resources
National School Lunch Program:
(NSLP) Media Release for FRL
Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) Application
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PED FAQs
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