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Explorations School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 77 students in Explorations School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Explorations School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,008 Schools
# Students
77 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Explorations School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Graduation Rate
55%
88.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
13%
32%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
70%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,130 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$14,669 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$14,214 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,416
$29,922
Spending / Student
$23,130
$28,995
Best Explorations School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Explorations
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Spencer St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Explorations School District?
Explorations School District manages 1 public schools serving 77 students.
What is the rank of Explorations School District?
Explorations School District is ranked #156 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Explorations School District?
70% of Explorations School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Explorations School District?
Explorations School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Explorations School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,130 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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