Explore Academy ABQ
Grades Served: K-12
School Size: 1600 students
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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 a team of teachers, 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
Jacob Kolander, Head Administrator
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Principals
Esmeralda Valdez (Principal, Gr K-5)
Anthony Branch (Principal, Gr 6-12)
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Assistant Principal
Sonia Carrillo (Gr 6-12)
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CURRENT STUDENTS
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Before/After School Programs
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SCHOOL NEWS
EXPLORE HORIZONS
Learn about our new Horizons program!
BEST OF THE CITY ABQ THE MAGAZINE
Explore Academy has been named as a Top 5 charter school in Albuquerque!
​CHARTER SCHOOL REPORT CARD
Explore Academy is a Spotlight School!
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(See the NM Vistas website for all NM schools.)
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School: EXPLORE ACADEMY
General Info: @EAABQNEWS
Bus Info: @EAABQBUS
Activities: @EAABQACT
Lunch: @EALUNCH​​​
EXPLORE WITH US
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION
*NEW* 2025-26 School Year
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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Schedule a School Tour: K-5 . 6-12
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LOTTERY INFORMATION
If more students apply than can be accommodated, students are admitted
based on a lottery.
The lottery took place on March 12th, 2025
See Lottery/Enrollment Process here
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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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ENROLLMENT SUPPORT
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INTERESTED TEACHERS & STAFF!
If you are interested in positions with Explore Academy, please visit the Careers page for more details or to submit an online application.
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GOVERNING COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETINGS
are held on the second Tuesday
of each month at 5:30 pm
via Zoom (link on agenda)
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Current Agenda and Public Notice
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CHARTER CONTRACT
Explore Academy has been approved for another five-year term. Read details in the 2024-2029 Charter Contract folder.
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Open Meetings Act (OMA) Resolution
NM Open Meetings Act Compliance Guide
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PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS (IPRA)
To request any public records pertaining to
Explore Academy, please email us, 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.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Homeless/Economic Hardship Resources
PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization)
Student Health Office Information
including links to required forms ​
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School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Wellness Policy
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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OTHER NEWS
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Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
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Title IX
Explore Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries or reports related to discrimination should be directed to:
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Title IX Coordinator (K-5): Esmeralda Valdez (via email) 505-437-3800
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Title IX Coordinator (6-12): Jake Kolander (via email) 505-305-5300