D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Explorations

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 71 Spencer St., Winsted, CT 06098
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 50% · Math 10% proficient · 22nd percentile in Connecticut
Graduation
D
69% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
88
Students
enrolled
8.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%22/100reading 34th percentile, math 10th percentile among Connecticut high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%20/10069% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (−8 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−38 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate69% (−23 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 71 Spencer St.
City Winsted
ZIP Code 06098
District 0900018
NCES School ID 090001800834
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06098

Understanding the community around Explorations helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,625
Per Capita Income $39,948
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%
High School or Higher 94.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $222,600
Median Rent $1,118
Owner-Occupied 63.1%
Renter-Occupied 36.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Explorations.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.1%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.6%
Hispanic/Latino 17.1%
Two or More Races 9.1%
Black 4.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 88
Teachers (FTE) 10.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Explorations?
Explorations has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Explorations?
Explorations has 88 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1.
What grades does Explorations serve?
Explorations serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Explorations receive per student?
Explorations receives $19,830 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Explorations in 06098 ▼
Avg Home Value
$317,535
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,366
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
36.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026