Explorations

www.ExplorationsCS.com

Charter School 77 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Explorations Charter School, located in Winsted, Connecticut, is a unique public educational institution that focuses on a personalized, student-centered approach to learning. Unlike traditional high schools, Explorations is designed for students who may thrive better in a smaller, more intimate community. The school emphasizes a project-based curriculum that encourages students to take an active role in their education, fostering critical thinking, independence, and real-world problem-solving skills.

By prioritizing a supportive and tight-knit environment, the school aims to help students who might have felt disengaged or overlooked in larger educational settings. The curriculum is flexible and focuses on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. With its commitment to individualized attention and community-based learning, Explorations serves as a vital alternative for students in the region looking for a meaningful and tailored path to high school graduation.

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explorations
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Two or More	7

White
53 (71.6%)
Hispanic
9 (12.2%)
Two or More
7 (9.5%)
Black
5 (6.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Explorations District
Phone:	(860)738-9070
Website:	http://www.ExplorationsCS.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	77
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 22