Explorations

Public, Charter 9-12

71 Spencer St.
Winsted, CT 06098

(860) 738-9070

District: Explorations District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,146

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Explorations is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Explorations who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), Hispanic (17%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Explorations is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare Explorations employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Explorations is $19,146.

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Rank History for Explorations

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2009	28.13	147^th	176	16.5%
2011	20.48	160^th	189	15.3%
2012	28.66	151^st	188	19.7%
2021	10.84	178^th	200	11.0%

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Explorations

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
1999	60	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	63
2000	55	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
2001	58	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2002	59	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2003	59	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2004	65	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
2005	75	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
2006	76	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	80
2007	77	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	83
2008	81	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	86
2009	79	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2010	75	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2011	73	0	1	5	1	0	0	0	80
2012	66	0	1	7	0	0	0	0	74
2013	66	3	0	3	1	0	0	0	73
2014	76	2	1	1	1	0	2	0	83
2015	77	2	0	4	1	0	4	0	88
2016	72	3	0	15	1	0	1	0	92
2017	75	1	0	13	0	0	3	0	92
2018	81	3	0	7	0	0	5	0	96
2019	75	3	0	9	0	0	1	0	88
2020	76	3	0	10	0	0	4	0	93
2021	67	2	0	13	0	0	3	0	85
2022	69	1	0	12	0	0	6	0	88
2023	71	1	1	13	0	0	5	2	93
2024	56	4	0	15	0	0	8	5	88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Explorations

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	45	4.6	9.8	8.9
1999	63	6.0	10.5	20.6
2000	55	5.5	10.0	14.5
2001	59	5.5	10.7	n/a
2002	62	5.6	11.1	17.7
2003	62	5.6	11.1	17.7
2004	69	5.6	12.3	15.9
2005	78	5.6	13.9	n/a
2006	80	5.6	14.3	22.5
2007	83	5.6	14.8	9.6
2008	86	6.8	12.6	30.2
2009	85	7.8	12.5	29.4
2010	80	6.8	11.7	25
2011	80	7.8	10.2	45
2012	74	7.8	9.4	36.5
2013	73	8.0	9.0	30.1
2014	83	9.5	8.6	32.5
2015	88	10.0	8.8	31.8
2016	92	11.0	8.3	30.4
2017	92	11.4	8.0	41.3
2018	96	12.4	7.7	41.7
2019	88	11.4	7.7	60.2
2020	93	11.4	8.1	71
2021	85	10.6	8.0	75.3
2022	88	14.1	6.2	65.9
2023	93	9.1	10.2	58.1
2024	88	10.1	8.7	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Explorations

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	45	4.6	9.8	8.9
1999	63	6.0	10.5	20.6
2000	55	5.5	10.0	14.5
2001	59	5.5	10.7	n/a
2002	62	5.6	11.1	17.7
2003	62	5.6	11.1	17.7
2004	69	5.6	12.3	15.9
2005	78	5.6	13.9	n/a
2006	80	5.6	14.3	22.5
2007	83	5.6	14.8	9.6
2008	86	6.8	12.6	30.2
2009	85	7.8	12.5	29.4
2010	80	6.8	11.7	25
2011	80	7.8	10.2	45
2012	74	7.8	9.4	36.5
2013	73	8.0	9.0	30.1
2014	83	9.5	8.6	32.5
2015	88	10.0	8.8	31.8
2016	92	11.0	8.3	30.4
2017	92	11.4	8.0	41.3
2018	96	12.4	7.7	41.7
2019	88	11.4	7.7	60.2
2020	93	11.4	8.1	71
2021	85	10.6	8.0	75.3
2022	88	14.1	6.2	65.9
2023	93	9.1	10.2	58.1
2024	88	10.1	8.7	63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Explorations

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,703
2019	$21,479
2020	$19,005
2021	$20,001
2022	$19,608
2023	$19,146

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Explorations

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	88	93	5.7%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	9	13	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	71	5.3%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.2%	58.1%	2.2%

Schools Near Explorations

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Explorations	Public, Charter	9-12	71 Spencer St.	Winsted	06098	Litchfield County	Explorations District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 738-9070	88	10	8.7	63.6%	56 (63.6%)	4 (4.5%)	15 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.1%)								(n/a)						$19,146
The Gilbert School	Public	7-12	200 Williams Ave.	Winsted	06098	Litchfield County	The Gilbert School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 379-8521	447	40	11.3	58.2%	304 (68.0%)	9 (2.0%)	92 (20.6%)	16 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.6%)	32.1	90^th of 145 public high schools	37.9%		34.5	88^th of 142 public high schools	38.0%	2	27.1	51.7	19.5	41.9	23.0
Northwestern Regional High School	Public	9-12	100 Battistoni Dr.	Winsted	06098	Litchfield County	Regional School District 07	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 379-8525	521	60	8.6	24.6%	484 (92.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	66.5	50^th of 145 public high schools	65.5%		83.4	24^th of 142 public high schools	83.1%	26	50.0	67.8	36.8			$26,243
Torrington High School	Public	9-12	50 Major Besse Dr.	Torrington	06790	Litchfield County	Torrington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 489-2294	1,012	87	11.6	64.8%	424 (41.9%)	68 (6.7%)	422 (41.7%)	58 (5.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.1%)	27.2	99^th of 145 public high schools	31.7%		27.5	97^th of 142 public high schools	31.7%	2	27.2	44.1	19.1			$21,171
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School	Public	9-12	75 Oliver St.	Torrington	06790	Litchfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 496-5300	648	53	12.2	36.0%	479 (73.9%)	3 (0.5%)	120 (18.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)	23.9	109^th of 145 public high schools	24.8%					(n/a)	36.3		9.6			$28,544
Canton High School	Public	9-12	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Hartford County	Canton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 693-7707	455	45	10.1	16.0%	355 (78.0%)	37 (8.1%)	34 (7.5%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	91.1	10^th of 145 public high schools	93.1%		90.1	13^th of 142 public high schools	90.8%	3	83.7	81.4	49.0			$22,296
Lewis S. Mills High School	Public	9-12	26 Lyon Rd.	Burlington	06013	Hartford County	Regional School District 10	No	No	No	No	(860) 673-0423	627	55	11.4	13.1%	420 (67.0%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (7.0%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (23.8%)	79.4	31^st of 145 public high schools	78.6%		83.2	25^th of 142 public high schools	82.4%	6	67.5	77.9	36.8			$20,101
Simsbury High School	Public	9-12	34 Farms Village Rd.	Simsbury	06070	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 658-0451	1,246	101	12.3	16.9%	903 (72.5%)	73 (5.9%)	122 (9.8%)	83 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.7%)	95.4	5^th of 145 public high schools	96.6%		92.1	10^th of 142 public high schools	93.0%	5	87.1	85.6	60.2			$21,764
Litchfield High School	Public	9-12	14 Plumb Hill Road	Litchfield	06759	Litchfield County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 567-7530	230	26	8.8	23.5%	199 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.6%)								(n/a)		70.0				$28,657
Housatonic Valley Regional High School	Public	9-12	246 Warren Turnpike Rd.	Falls Village	06031	Litchfield County	Regional School District 01	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 824-5123	308	36	8.5	30.2%	245 (79.5%)	3 (1.0%)	35 (11.4%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	48	74^th of 145 public high schools	49.0%					(n/a)		55.6	25.6			$35,857

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What is the racial makeup of Explorations?

Students at Explorations are 64% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Not Specified, 5% African American.

How many students attend Explorations?

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Explorations.

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