Exploration High School

Exploration High School is a public charter high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 104 students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance and graduation rates are significantly below the state average, raising concerns about the quality of education it provides.

According to the key insights, only 7.14% of 11th-grade students at Exploration High School were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 34.96%. Similarly, only 40% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to the state average of 51.26%. The school's four-year graduation rate has also been declining, from 83.5% in 2021-2022 to 84.2% in 2023-2024, slightly below the state average. Additionally, Exploration High School has experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 4.5% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the school's academic performance is generally lower than nearby charter schools, such as Banaadir Secondary, Metro College Prep, and Metro 2 Online, which have higher proficiency rates in both Math and Reading, as well as higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Exploration High School, ranging from 69.39% to 75% in recent years, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to its academic and graduation challenges.