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Explorations

PublicCharterGrades 9–12
Winsted, Connecticut · Explorations District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students88
Student:Teacher8.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch64%
Title INo
Explorations
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 426
88
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
64%+20.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Explorations is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Winsted, Connecticut. The school enrolls 88 students. It is part of the Explorations District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictExplorations District
County9160
CityWinsted
ZIP06098
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090001800834

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment88
White76.3%
Hispanic / Latino14.0%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian1.1%
Two or More Races5.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
76.3%
Hispanic
14.0%
Black
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
5.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %64%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)