Serving 88 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 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- 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
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Explorations ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Explorations's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.53, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
6%
12%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 89%.
How many students attend Explorations?
88 students attend Explorations.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Explorations students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Explorations?
Explorations has a student ration of 9:1, 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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