Explorations Academy H.S. (12X251)

1619 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460, Bronx
Phone: 718-893-6173
Hours: 08:20am - 02:39pm
School Website: https://www.explorationsnyc.us/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/12X251/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Steven Remeika (sremeika@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Migdalia Gonzalez (mgonzalez2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Kenia Rodriguez (krodriguez10@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Giselle Malavez (gmalavez@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Giselle Malavez (gmalavez@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sheba Simpson-Amsterd (ssimpsonamsterd@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our school is a small learning community with two distinct pathways: Computer Science and Technology and Expo Conservatory Theatre. The Computer Science program offers students a four-year sequence of computer science and technology courses including digital media, computer programming, game design to name a few. The newly developed Expo Conservatory Theatre (ECT) program introduces students to a wealth of opportunities to cultivate and showcase their acting talents in on-site and off-site play productions. Students interested in this pathway receive actor training from 1st year majors to 4th year majors. There is also the opportunity to attend on Broadway and off-Broadway theater performances and visit the most highly competitive acting programs on college campus. At Explorations Academy High School there is something for everyone!

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 92%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day, Internships Available, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language and Culture, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
French, Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Softball, Volleyball
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art
Our school is a small learning community with two distinct pathways: Computer Science and Technology and Expo Conservatory Theatre. The newly developed Expo Conservatory Theatre (ECT) program introduces students to a wealth of opportunities to cultivate and showcase their acting talents in on-site and off-site play productions. Students interested in this pathway receive actor training from 1st year majors to 4th year majors. Our goal is to provide an enriched acting conservatory program through a sequence of highly varied performance and actor training classes and performance opportunities such as scene festivals, monologue slams, and our main stage play productions. Through our actor training classes, performance, theater partnerships and Broadway field trips, our students will be prepared for the rigors of professional work in in the dramatic arts industry including theater, film, television, and voiceover arenas, as well as in college/academia, careers, and beyond. Students will be trained and prepared to audition for prestigious B.F.A. acting programs. There is also the opportunity to attend on Broadway and off-Broadway theater performances and visit the most highly competitive acting programs on college campus. At Explorations Academy High School there is something for everyone!
Program Details
Expo Conservatory Theatre (E.C.T)(X08A)
Performing Arts

Our goal is to provide an enriched acting conservatory program through a sequence of highly varied performance and actor training classes and performance opportunities such as scene festivals, monologue slams, and our main stage play productions. Through our actor training classes, performance, theater partnerships and Broadway field trips, our students will be prepared for the rigors of professional work in in the dramatic arts industry including theater, film, television, and voiceover arenas, as well as in college/academia, careers, and beyond. Students will be trained and prepared to audition for prestigious B.F.A. acting programs.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:3 / 24 (0.13)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 6 (0.17)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 5.91
Offers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
277
280
329
    Grade 12 Students
70
82
74
    Grade 11 Students
70
83
92
    Grade 10 Students
74
63
87
    Grade 9 Students
63
52
76
Avg. Class Size
20.6
20.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 23 / 11
16 / 33 / 7
24 / 40 / 1
Attendance %
90%
89%
83%
Graduation %
78%
80%
79%
College %
45%
40%
35%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
476 (39) / 117
0
414 (53) / 117
0
349 / 117
38

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.71%
Academic Engagement 
  77.31%
Safety 
  78.63%
Bully Prevention 
  73.13%
Inclusivity 
  89.20%
Mental Support 
  82.56%
Environment 
  73.38%
Post-School Support 
  85.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.40%
School Satisfaction 
  81.00%
Student Behavior 
  58.00%
Student Support 
  86.67%
School Leadership 
  82.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  74.67%
Instructional Development 
  87.30%
Post-School Support 
  99.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  97.78%
Teacher Support 
  93.57%
Safety 
  99.00%
School Community 
  78.67%
School Leadership 
  98.88%
Post-School Support 
  98.00%
IEP Support 
  97.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  77.80%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.39
Performance Score
  0.31
College Aptitude
CCR
  26.20%
SAT Math
  365
SAT R/W
  394
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.60%
4-Year College 18.90%
Unknown 63.50%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 58.10%
Female 41.90%
English Language Learners:
  21.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  28.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 29.60%
Hispanic 65.30%
White 2.20%
Other 1.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 18.50%
Hispanic 44.40%
White 25.90%
Other 11.20%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  27.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  19.90%
Students with SC
  0.40%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  50
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  69.6
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  97.33%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services68 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services45 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Speech-Language Therapy26 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School11 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  52
4-Year Grad. Rate
  58.3
ELL Progress
  71

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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