Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is a public charter elementary school in Toledo, Ohio, serving 174 students in grades K-7 with a predominantly African American student population. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and an extremely high student-teacher ratio, which suggest the need for substantial improvements to support student success.
Explorers Academy's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests ranging from 0% to 31.3% across grade levels and subjects, far below the state averages of 47.6% to 67.4%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also very high at 36.3%, compared to the state average of 15-20%, which likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally high student-teacher ratio of 87:1, significantly higher than the recommended 15-20 students per teacher, which may hinder the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to students.
When comparing Explorers Academy to nearby schools, such as Harvard Elementary, Martin Luther King Academy for Boys, and Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls, it becomes clear that Explorers Academy is significantly underperforming academically. These nearby schools, while still facing challenges, generally have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better student-teacher ratios. The school's predominantly African American student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may require targeted strategies to address their unique needs and support their academic success.
In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Explorers Academy of Science and Technology.
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology
Students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology are 66% African American, 14% White, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Ohio elementary schools.