Enrollment
240
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009005792
👥 S:T ratio 69
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools.
- #33 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Explorations Academy High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Explorations Academy High School
Explorations Academy High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 240 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Explorations Academy High School is leaner than roughly 92% of New York schools and 35% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.7% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside Explorations Academy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Explorations Academy High School compares
Explorations Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Explorations Academy High School a good school?
Explorations Academy High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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