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

Computer Science and Technology(X08R)
Computer Science & Technology

Students in our four-year computer science major will develop the skills needed in high demand 21st century careers. Our computer science coursework is rooted in the Art, English, mathematics and Technology, and Business. As part of this program, students will be expected to complete internship hours and will graduate with a High School computer science endorsed diploma. Computer science is a top paying college degree and computer programming jobs are growing at twice the national average.

10th Grade seats available

Method:

Ed. Opt.

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) Bronx students or residents
(Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis

	2023-24	2022-23
GE applicants/seats:	19 / 69 (0.28)	39 / 93 (0.42)
SWD applicants/seats:	16 / 18 (0.89)	14 / 24 (0.58)
Rank Avg:	6.53
	Offers	Offers - Waitlist

School Student & Admissions Statistics

School Year

2023-24

2022-23

2021-22

Total Students Across All Grades

277

280

329

Grade 12 Students

Grade 11 Students

Grade 10 Students

Grade 9 Students

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

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

77.80%

CC Regents

Non-CC Regents

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%

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

Regents US Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

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)

Program	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services	68 (99%)	<=5 (?)	<=5 (?)
Special Class	0 (0%)	<=5 (100%)	0 (0%)

Service	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Counseling Services	45 (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 Therapy	26 (100%)	N/A (N/A)	0 (0%)

Transportation	Number Receiving
Curb to School	11 (100%)
Stop to School	0 (0%)
Unassigned	0 (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

Regents Gl. Hist.

Regents US Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

4-Year Grad. Rate

58.3

ELL Progress

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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