Exploration High School serves 104 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exploration High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Exploration High School's student population of 104 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Exploration High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
23%
12%
Black
31%
12%
White
31%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Exploration High School?
104 students attend Exploration High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Exploration High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exploration High School?
Exploration High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Exploration High School offer ?
Exploration High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Exploration High School part of?
Exploration High School is part of Exploration High School District.
In what neighborhood is Exploration High School located?
Exploration High School is located in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Minneapolis.
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