Explorations Academy
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(718) 893-6173
Explorations Academy serves 349 students in grades 9-12.
Explorations Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Explorations Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Explorations Academy's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 349 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Explorations Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Explorations Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1032 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 27% |
| Black | 28% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 65-69% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #12 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Explorations Academy is Bronx Envision Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Envision Academy Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 424 students10
0.0 miles
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-1590 0 9-12 424 - Bronx Junior High School 98 Herman Ridder Math: 11% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 237 students10
0.0 miles
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-8200 0 6-8 237 - Bronx Esmt-is 190 Math: 20% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 243 students10
0.1 miles
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 620-9423 0.1 6-8 243 - Bronx P.S. 61 Francisco Oller Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 285 students10
0.1 miles
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 542-7230 0.1 PK-5 285 - Bronx East Bronx Academy For The Future Math: 33% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 664 students10
0.2 miles
1716 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 861-8641 0.2 6-12 664
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