Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is the sole elementary public charter school in the Explorers Academy of Science and Technology district, which is ranked 745 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating. The school serves a predominantly African American student population, with consistently low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.

Explorers Academy of Science and Technology has a student enrollment of 174, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 41.5%. The school's academic proficiency rates are well below the state averages, ranging from 0% to 32.1% in math and 7.1% to 41.9% in English language arts. In science, 5th-grade students scored 23.3% proficient compared to the Ohio average of 64%, while 8th-grade students scored 21.4% proficient compared to the state average of 62.1%. With a student-teacher ratio of 87:1, the school faces significant challenges in providing the individual attention and support needed for students to succeed.

The data suggests that Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is a struggling school that requires immediate attention and intervention to address its low academic performance, high absenteeism, and resource allocation issues. Improving the quality of education and ensuring equitable access for all students, regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background, should be the top priorities for the school and district.