At a glance
Reported students
240
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289
Explorations Academy High School: 240 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
8.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Explorations Academy High School
Explorations Academy High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bronx. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #12. NCES reports 240 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (72.5%) and Black (23.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Explorations Academy High School
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic72.5%
- Black23.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #12
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bard High School Early College Bronx
High · Grades 09–12
245 reported students
Wings Academy
High · Grades 09–12
230 reported students
Arturo a Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx
High · Grades 09–12
259 reported students
Bronx Envision Academy
High · Grades 09–12
266 reported students
Metropolitan High School (The)
High · Grades 09–12
172 reported students
Cinema School (The)
High · Grades 09–12
309 reported students
Public schools near Explorations Academy High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Envision Academy High · New York City Geographic District #12 | 09–12 | 266 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bard High School Early College Bronx High · New York City Geographic District #12 | 09–12 | 245 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future High · New York City Geographic District #12 | 06–12 | 654 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 811 High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 06–12 | 636 | 0.4 mi |
| Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School High · New York City Geographic District #12 | 09–12 | 414 | 0.4 mi |
| Bronx Preparatory Charter School High · Charter · Bronx Preparatory Charter School | 06–12 | 860 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Explorations Academy High School
What grades does Explorations Academy High School serve?
Explorations Academy High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #12.
How many students attend Explorations Academy High School?
Explorations Academy High School reported 240 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Explorations Academy High School?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 240 students and 28.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Explorations Academy High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Explorations Academy High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #12 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Explorations Academy High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Explorations Academy High School in?
Explorations Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #12, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Explorations Academy High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bronx Envision Academy (under 0.1 mi), Bard High School Early College Bronx (under 0.1 mi), East Bronx Academy for the Future (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.