About us

Explorations Academy opened its doors in September 2005. Since that time, the school has grown into one of the best high schools in the South Bronx.

Vision Framework

¨ Rigorous Instruction: Instruction aligned to the Common Core with high standards in every classroom. Students are actively engaged in ambitious intellectual activity and developing critical thinking skills.

¨ Supportive Environment: Provide a school culture where students feel safe, supported, and challenged by their teachers and peers.

¨ Collaborative Teachers: Our teachers participate in daily professional learning dialogues to build a culture of respect and continuous improvement.

¨ Effective School Leadership: We nurture the professional growth of teachers and staff, by developing and delivering instructional and social-emotional support that drives student achievement.

¨ Strong Family-Community Ties: We welcome, encourage, and develop partnerships with families, and community-based organizations

¨ Trust: To build trust, we value our staff, parents, students and administrators