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#557 of 990 schools in CT
Explorations
High School · Explorations District · Winsted, CT
A charter high school in Winsted, CT where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
71 Spencer St., Winsted, CT 06098
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Explorations score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Explorations sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,661
Median home value
$238,700
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gilbert SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Northwestern Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Explorations District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Explorations is listed in Explorations District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explorations
Explorations is a public high school in Winsted, CT, part of Explorations District, serving approximately 88 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explorations
What grades does Explorations serve?
Explorations serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Explorations?
Explorations has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorations?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorations is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explorations rank in CT?
Explorations ranks #557 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Explorations's MySchoolScout rating?
Explorations has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Explorations?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explorations has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Explorations a charter school?
Yes, Explorations is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Explorations a Title I school?
No, Explorations is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explorations?
63.6% of students at Explorations qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (860) 738-9070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 06098)
- 10,200
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06098; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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