Serving 77 students in grades 9-12, Explorations ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Explorations ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Explorations's student population of 77 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Explorations ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Explorations is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explorations's ranking?
Explorations is ranked #646 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Explorations?
The graduation rate of Explorations is 50-59%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Explorations?
77 students attend Explorations.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Explorations 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?
Explorations has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Explorations offer ?
Explorations offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Explorations part of?
Explorations is part of Explorations School District.
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