- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Explorations Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Explorations Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009005792
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explorations Academy High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools.
- #33 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Explorations Academy High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explorations Academy High School ranks #33 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009005792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Explorations Academy High School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360009005792 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 7.7:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Explorations Academy High School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Explorations Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 240
Explorations Academy High School
240 students
What this shows Explorations Academy High School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Explorations Academy High School compares
Explorations Academy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in New York - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
African American 23.8%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Explorations Academy High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Explorations Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Explorations Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Explorations Academy High School
How many students attend Explorations Academy High School?
Explorations Academy High School has 240 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorations Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorations Academy High School is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Explorations Academy High School?
92.7% of students at Explorations Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explorations Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Explorations Academy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explorations Academy High School?
Explorations Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Explorations Academy High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Explorations Academy High School ranks #33 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Explorations Academy High School, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.