Explorations Academy H.S. (12X251)

1619 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460, Bronx
Phone: 718-893-6173
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
Uniform Required: Yes
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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Overview
AI Summary
The Explorations Academy H.S. (Expo) is a small, vibrant high school that focuses on career development and occupational studies, co-located with Bard High School Early College. Its course offerings include two distinct pathways: the Expo Conservatory Theatre (E.C.T.), which provides actor training and performance opportunities; and Computer Science and Technology, [more]
Academic Score
  32.30%
Survey Score
  83.93%
About & Events

Explorations Academy is a small, vibrant, familial high school offering educational option programs in Computer Science, Robotics, and Technology as well as Theater and Acting. Additionally, Expo focuses on career development and occupational studies. We offer barber shop classes, filmmaking, and courses in vocational trades. All students are prepared to [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 92%

Academic Highlights: Language Courses Available, Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Uniform, Virtual/Hybrid

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Explorations Academy
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bard High School Early College Bronx (12X641)
Bronx Envision Academy (12X511)
East Bronx Academy for the Future (12X271)
Explorations Academy H.S. (12X251)
Art Courses
Art History, Theater Design, Theater Literacy, Theater Making/Performance, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
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 [more]
Program Details & Offers
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.

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

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:26 / 58 (0.45)19 / 69 (0.28)
SWD applicants/seats:15 / 16 (0.94)16 / 18 (0.89)
Rank Avg: 6.376.53
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
247
277
280
    Grade 12 Students
70
70
82
    Grade 11 Students
73
70
83
    Grade 10 Students
58
74
63
    Grade 9 Students
46
63
52
Avg. Class Size
18.0
20.6
20.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
8.4
9.9
9.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
7 / 37 / 7
<5 / 23 / 11
16 / 33 / 7
Attendance %
90%
89%
Graduation %
78%
80%
College %
45%
40%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
429 (51) / 100
51
476 (39) / 117
0
414 (53) / 117
0

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.17%
Academic Engagement 
  79.09%
Safety 
  80.63%
Bully Prevention 
  79.13%
Inclusivity 
  87.82%
Mental Support 
  83.25%
Environment 
  78.00%
Post-School Support 
  85.40%
Teacher Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.50%
School Satisfaction 
  76.00%
Student Behavior 
  50.22%
Student Support 
  84.00%
School Leadership 
  88.73%
Instructional Clarity 
  78.60%
Instructional Development 
  82.00%
Post-School Support 
  92.33%
Family Responses 91% responded
Education 
  97.13%
Teacher Support 
  90.00%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  93.50%
School Leadership 
  93.20%
Post-School Support 
  98.50%
IEP Support 
  98.33%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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%

View Full Academic Data:

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 59.90%
Female 40.10%
English Language Learners:
  19.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  31.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.20%
Black 24.70%
Hispanic 71.70%
White 1.20%
Other 1.20%
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 
  98.33%

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 (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services71 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services46 (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 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
Speech-Language Therapy35 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (88%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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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