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Explore Academy is a choice-based, college preparatory public charter school open to students in grad Nothing is for sale on this page.

Explore Academy is a free public high school established by state charter for students from Albuquerque and surrounding communities in central New Mexico. Each classroom course focuses on a limited number of state educational standards and lasts just twenty-two days with each student able to demonstrate proficiency on every standard at the end of each short course. Each course is offered in a number of styles designed to draw out student interest, with popular books, sports, music, media, or other themes underlying classroom teaching and learning. Students choose the style of course they want to join in order to meet college-prepatory graduation requirements. What we offer is an interesting and free public high school education. Those in the Albuquerque area are invited to fill out an interest form at our website, www.exploreacademy.org. Free enrollment spaces are still available for the 2014-2015 academic year. If you do not happen to be in the Albuquerque area or do not have any high school age students, we who have worked so hard to create this unique school would be encouraged if you would like this page.

10/23/2026

ATTENTION! Our Fall Festival scheduled for tonight, October 23, is rescheduled for November 14, due to forecasted thunderstorms.

We hope everyone can join us on our new date to celebrate fall together! 🍁👻

10/02/2026

🎨✍️ Calling all artists and writers!

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are now open! This is your chance to share your creativity, earn recognition, and potentially advance from regional judging all the way to the national level. ✨
Students ages 13+ can submit work across a variety of art and writing categories.

🎨 Art deadline: December 11
✍️ Writing deadline: December 2
🏆 Regional Gold Key works advance to national adjudication

There is an entry fee, but fee waivers are available. Students are also encouraged to connect with an Explore Academy art or English teacher for feedback before submitting.

Explore Academy students have earned national recognition in the past, your work could be next! 🌟

Learn more about categories, submission guidelines, and how to enter at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards website - artandwriting.org

09/30/2026

🍂🎃 Fall Festival is coming to Explore Academy!

Join us for a night of fall fun at the Gulton Campus, where the hay meets the pavement!

📅 October 23
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Explore Academy | 6600 Gulton Ct. NE.

🍬 Candy donations begin today, September 30! Look for collection bins in the drop-off/pick-up area and front office.

We’ll also be sharing volunteer and sponsorship opportunities soon, so stay tuned for more ways to get involved!

Mark your calendars, we can’t wait to celebrate fall together! 🍁👻

09/28/2026

🎓 Ready to make Explore Academy your school?

If you stopped by our Open House this weekend, we hope you enjoyed getting a closer look at what makes Explore different! Now it’s time to take the next step.

With small class sizes, personalized learning, and more choice in how students learn, Explore Academy gives students an educational experience built around their strengths, interests, and goals.

✨ Applications are open — apply today!

09/24/2026

🎓 Looking for a school that does things a little differently? Come see Explore Academy for yourself!

Join us this Saturday for our Open House! Tour the campus, meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about our personalized, choice-based approach to education.

Bring the whole family and stick around for food trucks and local vendors while you’re here!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Explore Academy | 6600 Gulton Ct. NE.

Come explore your options and see if Explore Academy could be the right fit for your student! 💙

09/22/2026

🎭✨ Homecoming is almost here!

Get ready for an evening of mystery and fun at Explore Academy’s Masquerade Ball Homecoming Dance!

📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 7–10 PM
📍 Explore Academy | 6600 Gulton Ct. NE
🎟️ Open to students in grades 8–12

Tickets go on sale September 30 and are available online only through October 7. Tickets are $12, but grab yours on September 30 for the one-day-only $6 price!

Students in grades 11–12 may invite a guest from another school who is also in grade 11 or 12.

🥤 Want to help? We’re accepting donations of bottled water, individually wrapped snacks, juice boxes/Capri Suns, and 8 oz sodas. Donations can be dropped off at the front office during school hours or during drop-off/pick-up the week before the dance. Please, no energy drinks.

09/18/2026

🍽️ Dine Out & Support Explore Academy!

Take a night off from cooking and join us at Texas Roadhouse – Westside on September 28 and/or September 30! Bring your family and friends, enjoy dinner, and help support the Explore Academy PTO at the same time.

A portion of your purchase will go back to the PTO to help support school events and experiences throughout the year.

📅 September 28 & 30
📍 Texas Roadhouse – Westside

Mark your calendars and come hungry! More details on how to make sure your purchase benefits the PTO will be shared soon. 🥩✨

09/16/2026

🏃‍♀️🏊 Exciting news for Explore Academy Athletics!

Explore Academy is officially taking its first steps into the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA)! This year, High School Cross Country and Swim are now NMAA sports at Explore Academy.

With this exciting step comes an important change: under NMAA bylaws, students cannot participate in a sport at another member school if that sport is offered by their enrolled school. For Explore Academy students, this currently applies to High School Cross Country and Swim.

Questions or concerns? Please reach out to Karen Casedy, Explore Academy Athletic Coordinator, or the NMAA for more information.

We’re excited for this next chapter of Explore Academy Athletics! 🎉

09/14/2026

🎓 Come see what makes Explore Academy different!

Our Open House is coming up, and it’s the perfect chance to experience Explore Academy for yourself. Tour the campus, meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about our personalized, choice-based approach to education.

We’ll also have food trucks and local vendors on site, so bring the whole family!

📅 September 26
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍Explore Academy 6-12 Campus | 6600 Gulton Ct. NE., Albuquerque, NM 87109

09/11/2026

⚽🐺 Wolf Pack, we’re heading to a New Mexico United game!

Join fellow Explore Academy families for a fun night of soccer and school spirit as we cheer on New Mexico United!

📅 September 26
⏰ 6:55 PM
📍 Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park

Even better, a portion of ticket sales will benefit the Explore Academy PTO and help support future events and experiences for our EA community.

Grab your family, invite your friends, and come show your Wolf Pack spirit!

🎟️ Get your tickets at newmexicoutd.group/EXPLORE26

Address

5100 Masthead Street NE
Albuquerque, NM
87109

Opening Hours

Monday	7:45am - 3:15pm
Tuesday	7:45am - 3:15pm
Wednesday	7:45am - 3:15pm
Thursday	7:45am - 3:15pm
Friday	7:45am - 1:45pm

Website

http://www.explore.academy/

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