Explore Charter School

Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 34%
  • : 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Explore Charter School's student population of 542 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Explore Charter School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
34%
48%
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(14-15)
17%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Explore Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Explore Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Explore Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Explore Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
75%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Explore Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
2%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Explore Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Explore Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Explore Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Explore Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Explore Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Explore Charter School often compared to?
Explore Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 249 Caton, Success Charter School-flatbush by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Explore Charter School?
542 students attend Explore Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Explore Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explore Charter School?
Explore Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Explore Charter School offer ?
Explore Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Explore Charter School part of?
Explore Charter School is part of Explore Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 34%
  • : 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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