Is Explorations Academy High School a good school?

Explorations Academy High School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Explorations Academy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Explorations Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Explorations Academy High School?

Students at Explorations Academy High School are 68% Hispanic, 25% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% White.

Explorations Academy High School

Summary:

Explorations Academy High School is a public high school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 275 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 789 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Explorations Academy High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools in the district. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (67.64%) and lower graduation rates, ranging from 58.2% to 76.5% over the past few years, compared to 72.8% to 96.6% at nearby schools like Bronx Envision Academy, East Bronx Academy For The Future, and Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School. Explorations Academy also has a higher dropout rate, ranging from 10.5% to 18.6%, compared to 0% to 20.2% at nearby schools.

Additionally, Explorations Academy High School has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29% to 47.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 37.7% to 96%. The school also consistently underperforms the New York City Geographic District #12 and the state of New York in various Regents exam proficiency rates, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Chemistry, Geometry, and Earth Science. These challenges suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460

(718) 893-6173

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1152^nd of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,422

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.6%

African American:

25.5%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Explorations Academy High School ranks worse than 93.8% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 10^th among 12 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.51. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Explorations Academy High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.6%), African American (25.5%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Explorations Academy High School is 8.8, which is the 4^th best among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)

Compare Explorations Academy High School employs 31.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Explorations Academy High School is $25,422, which is the 5^th highest among 12 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #12.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Explorations Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Explorations Academy High School 1152^nd of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Explorations Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 789^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Explorations Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2011	32.66	815^th	1165	30.0%
2012	7.70	1097^th	1198	8.4%
2013	7.31	1113^th	1217	8.5%
2014	14.96	1037^th	1237	16.2%
2015	13.22	1123^rd	1255	10.5%
2016	13.33	1171^st	1255	6.7%
2017	10.75	1076^th	1221	11.9%
2018	12.28	1055^th	1210	12.8%
2019	5.73	1141^st	1207	5.5%
2022	4.80	1143^rd	1190	3.9%
2023	7.51	1152^nd	1228	6.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.35	395^th	546	27.7%
2019	34.09	377^th	565	33.3%
2022	26.70	396^th	481	17.7%
2023	35.29	403^rd	583	30.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	20.11	946^th	1095	13.6%
2019	19.91	966^th	1132	14.7%
2022	16.58	939^th	1038	9.5%
2023	24.83	896^th	1130	20.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.84	1025^th	1154	11.2%
2019	7.55	1109^th	1179	5.9%
2022	5.62	1061^st	1101	3.6%
2023	6.69	1109^th	1155	4.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.42	360^th	498	27.7%
2019	41.46	283^rd	493	42.6%
2022	34.12	262^nd	389	32.6%
2023	36.46	351^st	531	33.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.67	1039^th	1176	11.6%
2019	4.48	1154^th	1193	3.3%
2022	3.13	1140^th	1155	1.3%
2023	5.12	1163^rd	1197	2.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	12.95	1030^th	1176	12.4%
2019	6.48	1120^th	1190	5.9%
2022	7.00	1073^rd	1154	7.0%
2023	10.61	1072^nd	1191	10.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.54	567^th	679	16.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Explorations Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.12	674^th	791	14.8%
2019	11.23	743^rd	815	8.8%
2022	9.36	722^nd	760	5.0%
2023	14.69	762^nd	851	10.5%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Explorations Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	5	113	2	242	0	n/a	n/a	362
2011	5	108	5	253	0	0	0	371
2012	5	111	5	239	2	1	0	363
2013	4	111	5	241	1	1	0	363
2014	5	107	0	239	5	0	2	358
2015	7	99	3	250	0	0	1	360
2016	6	96	7	249	1	0	0	359
2017	4	85	5	243	2	0	0	339
2018	3	98	6	240	2	0	0	349
2019	2	93	5	226	4	0	0	330
2020	3	88	4	221	5	1	0	322
2021	1	86	5	221	4	0	0	317
2022	2	80	2	236	3	0	0	323
2023	4	70	2	186	1	0	12	275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Explorations Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	362	23.9	15.1	n/a
2011	371	24.3	15.2	99.2
2012	363	22.0	16.5	99.2
2013	363	26.6	13.6	91.2
2014	358	28.0	12.7	90.5
2015	360	27.0	13.3	92.2
2016	359	26.0	13.8	90.8
2017	339	25.7	13.1	93.2
2018	349	23.7	14.6	93.1
2019	330	26.0	12.6	87
2020	322	28.7	11.2	87.6
2021	317	30.6	10.3	88.6
2022	323	34.0	9.5	89.2
2023	275	31.2	8.8	93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Explorations Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	362	23.9	15.1	n/a
2011	371	24.3	15.2	99.2
2012	363	22.0	16.5	99.2
2013	363	26.6	13.6	91.2
2014	358	28.0	12.7	90.5
2015	360	27.0	13.3	92.2
2016	359	26.0	13.8	90.8
2017	339	25.7	13.1	93.2
2018	349	23.7	14.6	93.1
2019	330	26.0	12.6	87
2020	322	28.7	11.2	87.6
2021	317	30.6	10.3	88.6
2022	323	34.0	9.5	89.2
2023	275	31.2	8.8	93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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