Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is a public charter elementary school serving 252 students in grades K-8 in Toledo, Ohio. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Ohio elementary schools over the past few years, earning 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating it is struggling to meet academic standards.

Explorers Academy faces significant challenges across multiple key metrics. The school has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.3% to 50.1% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Its test scores are also consistently well below state and local averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 22.9% of 3rd graders were proficient in math compared to the state average of 64.4%. The school also struggles to effectively serve its student subgroups, with rankings for female, male, African American, and low-socioeconomic status students all in the bottom 20-30% of Ohio elementary schools.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Harvard Elementary, Burroughs Elementary, and Walbridge Elementary generally outperform Explorers Academy on test scores, chronic absenteeism, and other metrics, despite serving similar student populations. Additionally, Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy, another charter school in the area, demonstrates significantly stronger academic performance than Explorers Academy. This highlights the potential for charter schools to deliver better outcomes when implemented effectively.