Grades Served
Grades K-8 in 2024-25
Grades K-12 by 2027
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Address
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
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Phone
602-441-2297
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.
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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.
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Timeline
In December, 2021, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved the charter for Explore Academy - Peoria. Explore Academy - Peoria opened its doors to students in August of 2024.
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Tuition-free Public Charter School
Explore Academy - Peoria is a tuition-free, public charter school.
CURRENT STUDENTS
*NEW* Student Dismissal Map​
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PowerSchool Student/Parent Login
*Coming Soon*
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Teacher Education and Experience Data
is available for inspection at the request of parents/guardians of enrolled students
via the front office.
SCHOOL NEWS
REFER A FRIEND!
Let us know if you know someone who might be interested in joining our school family at Explore Academy!
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OFFICE HOURS
If you'd like to schedule an appointment to meet with our head administrator, signed up for office hours here.
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VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
For families that have been accepted and are currently in the enrollment process, we are providing virtual principal office hours:
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CAMPUS TOURS
Click here to book a tour of our campus
EXPLORE WITH US
ENROLLMENT APPLICATION*
*NEW* 2025-26 School Year (Gr K-9)
*For grades K-5, Explore Academy is partnering with Freedom Prep to offer its elementary program.
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LOTTERY INFORMATION
If more students apply than can be accommodated, students are admitted based on a lottery. The lottery date is set for January 10th, 2025 ​
See the ENROLLMENT POLICY for details.
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
For families who are interested in learning more about Explore Academy and the model.
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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: N/A
Academic: N/A
Financial: N/A
(1st year school)
See handbooks and more information
for parents, including the Parent Rights for
charter schools in both English and Spanish
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TEACHER SALARIES
(PER ARS §15-189.05)
Average teachers' salary SY25: $52,389.00
(No prior year data)
Average teachers' salary SY24: N/A
Increase from prior year: N/A
Percentage increase: N/A
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VISITOR POLICY
​Visitors, Tours, and Observations
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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.
Title IX Coordinator:
Principal Lindsey Bailey
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NSLP Statements
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GOVERNING COUNCIL
GOVERNING COUNCIL INFO
Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month via Zoom
(see agenda)
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​Board Member List and Email
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Current Agenda and Public Notice
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​Agenda and Minutes Archive​
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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. An email address must be provided to receive electronic copies of records. Also, a statement of whether the records are for non-commercial or commercial purpose must be included and if for commercial purpose, state the specific commercial purpose. Production of records is generally completed within 15 calendar days. However, various factors affect processing time, including the request’s size and complexity, and nature of the records sought.
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