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Explore and Learn
High School
12489 Squirrel Ln, Whitmore, CA 96096
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Explore and Learn
High School in Whitmore · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Explore and Learn
Explore and Learn is a private high school in Whitmore, CA. Explore and Learn serves approximately 6 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 6 students, Explore and Learn is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6:1 students to teachers, Explore and Learn sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Explore and Learn is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Explore and Learn compares to the 1 public school in Whitmore, CA
All Schools in Whitmore
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Explore and Learn (this school) | — |
| Whitmore Elementary | 3.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 6 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- 12489 Squirrel Ln, Whitmore, CA 96096
- Phone
- (530) 560-8389
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
12489 Squirrel Ln, Whitmore, CA 96096
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Explore and Learn may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Foothill High (rated 7.7/10, 20.0 miles away, in nearby Palo Cedro). Additionally, Burney Junior-Senior High (rated 6.1/10, 19.9 miles away, in nearby Burney). For more schools in Whitmore, see our Whitmore schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 21.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Elementary Whitmore | 2.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Black Butte Junior High Shingletown | 9.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Black Butte Elementary Shingletown | 10.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Oak Run Elementary Oak Run | 8.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Montgomery Creek Elementary Montgomery Creek | 13.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Beacon Hill Christian Academy Montgomery Creek | 14.9 mi | — |
| Mountain View High (Continuation) Burney | 19.0 mi | — |
| Burney Community Day Burney | 19.0 mi | — |
| Millville Elementary Millville | 17.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Burney Elementary Burney | 19.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Plum Valley Elementary Paynes Creek | 22.1 mi | — |
| Burney Junior-Senior High Burney | 19.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Mt. Burney Special Education Center Burney | 19.9 mi | — |
| Bella Vista Elementary Bella Vista | 18.9 mi | 7.5 |
| North Cow Creek Elementary Palo Cedro | 19.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Foothill High Palo Cedro | 20.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Junction Elementary Palo Cedro | 20.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Chrysalis Charter Palo Cedro | 20.4 mi | 7.5 |
| REDDING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Palo Cedro | 20.4 mi | 4.6 |
| J.A.W.S Homeschooling Redding | 21.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96096 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,547
Median Home Value
$375,400
Median Rent
$1,302/mo
Population
717
College Educated
19.6%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
57.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Explore and Learn
What grades does Explore and Learn serve?
Explore and Learn serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Explore and Learn?
Explore and Learn has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore and Learn?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore and Learn is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Explore and Learn a private school?
Yes, Explore and Learn is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 6
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Shasta County
- Phone
- (530) 560-8389
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