Explorer Academy
Port Orchard, WA · South Kitsap School District
Alternative school · Grades K-12 · City, small
44th of 139 Washington schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
1723 WOLVES DR, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360)443-3605NCES ID 530816002575Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Explorer Academy 44th of 139 Washington schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 157 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 64.1% | ▼ 19.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 15.9% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 15.2% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $509K in zip 98366 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Explorer Academy
- #109Barker Creek Community SchoolCentral Kitsap School District · 6 mi away109th of 139
ELA 19% ▼23 · Math 9% ▼9Compare - #46Bainbridge Special Education ServicesBainbridge Island School District · 8.5 mi away46th of 139
ELA 30% ▼12 · Math 30% ▲12Compare - #98Family LinkVashon Island School District · 10.7 mi away98th of 139
ELA 19% ▼23 · Math 14% ▼4Compare - #105Chief Kitsap AcademySuquamish Tribal Education Department · 11.9 mi away105th of 139
ELA 16% ▼26 · Math 14% ▼4Compare - #110North Mason Homelink ProgramNorth Mason School District · 13.2 mi away110th of 139
ELA 15% ▼27 · Math 12% ▼6Compare - #107Private School ServicesSeattle School District No. 1 · 13.8 mi away107th of 139
ELA 14% ▼28 · Math 14% ▼4Compare - #78Highline Public Schools Virtual AcademyHighline School District · 14.1 mi away78th of 139
ELA 32% ▼10 · Math 14% ▼4Compare - #87Cascade Parent Partnership ProgramSeattle School District No. 1 · 14.4 mi away87th of 139
ELA 27% ▼15 · Math 15% ▼3Compare
What school district is Explorer Academy in?
Explorer Academy is part of the South Kitsap School District district in Port Orchard, Washington.
Is Explorer Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Explorer Academy 44th of 139 Washington schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Explorer Academy?
White 64%, Two or more races 16%, Hispanic 15%, Asian 2% (290 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Explorer Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98366 is $509K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.