At a glance
Reported students
77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
77
Explorations: 77 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 88
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Explorations
Explorations is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Winsted. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Explorations District. NCES reports 77 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). English learners represent 0% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 34.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Explorations
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities
- 34.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.8%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black6.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Explorations
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary P. Hinsdale School Elementary · Winchester School District | PK–02 | 263 | 0.2 mi |
| The Gilbert School High · The Gilbert School District | 07–12 | 452 | 0.2 mi |
| Pearson School Elementary · Winchester School District | 03–06 | 318 | 0.5 mi |
| Northwestern Regional High School High · Regional School District 07 | 09–12 | 536 | 1.8 mi |
| Torrington High School High · Torrington School District | 09–12 | 1,034 | 8 mi |
| Oliver Wolcott Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System | 09–12 | 643 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Explorations
What grades does Explorations serve?
Explorations reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Explorations District.
How many students attend Explorations?
Explorations reported 77 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 88 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Explorations?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 77 students and 8.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Explorations a public, charter, or magnet school?
Explorations is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Explorations students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Explorations in?
Explorations is part of Explorations District, based in Winsted, CT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Explorations?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary P. Hinsdale School (0.2 mi), The Gilbert School (0.2 mi), Pearson School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.