Academy For Career Education vs Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nevada, United States, 562 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy For Career Education
Reno · Charter high · Grades 9–12
275 students
Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS
Las Vegas · Charter high · Grades 6–12
270 students
| Measure | Academy For Career Education Reno, Nevada | Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 98 | #29 of 98 |
| National rank | #11230 of 16,910 | #9854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 275 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 36% |
| city | Reno | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 38.8).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24.5%).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44.5%).
- •Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 25.0).
- •Academy For Career Education is the larger school with 275 students compared with 270.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy For Career Education better than Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS ranks higher (44.3 vs 38.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy For Career Education and Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS?
About 562 km in a straight line, between Reno and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy For Career Education: 275. Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy For Career Education and Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS rank in Nevada?
Academy For Career Education is 34th of 98 and Explore Knowledge Academy J-SHS is 29th of 98 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).