Grades Served
Grades K-8 in 2024-25
Grades K-12 by 2027
Address
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
Phone
TBD
Contact Form
General Info & Interest
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 home page.
History of Explore Academy - Peoria
The first Explore Academy opened its doors in August 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Since that time, it has implemented its proven model in new markets to provide an enriched, choice-based education for students in different parts of the country.
Timeline
In December, 2021, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved the charter for Explore Academy - Peoria. The Explore Academy - Peoria board is preparing to launch the school in August of 2024.
School Administration
Ashlynn Johnson, Head Administrator
Deb Hofmeier, Head Principal
CURRENT STUDENTS
*COMING SOON*
Announcements
Back-to-School Guide
Bell Schedules
Calendar
Course Catalog
Lunch Order Form
PowerSchool Student Login
Student/Parent Handbook
SCHOOL NEWS
Office Hours
If you'd like to schedule an appointment to meet with our head administrator, signed up for office hours here.
Campus Tours
Click here to schedule a campus tour
Head Administrator Hired!
Explore Academy - Peoria has hired its new Head Administrator, Ms. Ashlynn Johnson!
We look forward to Ms. Johnson's innovative leadership style in propelling Explore Academy - Peoria to the highest levels of academic success!
INTRO VIDEO SERIES
Several introductory videos are available here for families to learn more about the school's procedures, including enrollment process, mid/high schedules, college prep, dress code, technology, and discipline. All are brief (under 10 minutes). Keep checking back for more videos!
To learn how to view grades and attendance in PowerSchool, please click and watch this four-minute video.
EXPLORE WITH US
2024-25 School Year (Grades K-8)
*For grades K-5, Explore Academy is partnering with EdKey to offer its elementary program.
LOTTERY INFORMATION
The lottery for 2024-2025 was held on Feb 21
INFORMATION SESSIONS
For families who are interested in learning more about Explore Academy and the model.
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
For families that have been accepted and are currently in the enrollment process, we are providing virtual principal office hours:
CAMPUS TOURS
Click here to book a tour of our campus
INTERESTED TEACHERS & STAFF!
It's never too early to look for a new opportunity in education! If you are interested in positions with Explore Academy, please see the Careers page.
See our teacher salary schedule here.
ASBCS Dashboards
Operational
Academic and Financial Dashboards are
not available yet (1st year school).
ADE's Parental Rights Handbook
See Charters version in both English and Spanish
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Teacher Salaries (per ARS §15-189.05)
Average teachers' salary SY25: ___________
As 1st-year school, we do not have prior data.
Average teachers' salary SY24: Not applicable
Increase from prior year: Not applicable
Percentage increase: Not applicable
Visitor Policy
Title IX
Explore Academy does not discriminate ate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
GOVERNING COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETINGS
are held on the third Tuesday
of each month via Zoom (link on agenda)
Current Agenda and Public Notice
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
Contact the Board Liaison
via email (peo-board@explore.academy)
phone: 505-218-6898
To request any public records pertaining to
Explore Academy - Peoria, please contact the board liaison using "Public Records Request" as the subject. A written request must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the person making the request and must describe the records sought in sufficient detail to enable the records custodian to identify and locate the requested records.