Explorations Academy H.S.: admissions and school facts
Explorations Academy H.S. (DBN 12X251) is a New York City public high school in Crotona Park East, the Bronx with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 782 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 78% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 782
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 78%
- College and career rate
- 37%
- Students
- 224
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X08A
Focus: Performing Arts
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
24 seats · 3 applicants · under 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X08R
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
69 seats · 19 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Our school is a small learning community with a strong commitment to computer science, robotics, technology, theater, acting, filmmaking, and career and technical studies. We are proud to be one of the first high schools to offer remote classes on Fridays for those students who would prefer to learn virtually from home, in a hybrid model. Our Computer Science Program offers students a four-year sequence of computer science and technology courses including robotics, digital media, computer programming, and game design to name a few. Our Expo Conservatory Theatre Program is an actor-training program, which gives opportunities for students to cultivate and showcase their acting talents through on-site and off-site play productions, film, and television experiences. Students in this pathway receive four years of actor training, which includes classes in acting, theater, film, television,...
Courses and languages
Languages: French, Spanish
AP courses (8): Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language and Culture, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 42%
- English language learners
- 20%
- Students with disabilities
- 32%
- Asian
- 3%
- Black
- 23%
- Hispanic
- 71%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 88%
- Rigorous instruction
- 68%
- Supportive environment
- 74%
- Family and community ties
- 93%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1619 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460
- Neighborhood
- Crotona Park East
- Subway
- 2, 5 to 174th St
- Bus
- Bx11, Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx35
- School hours
- 8:19 AM – 2:39 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Explorations Academy H.S.?
Explorations Academy H.S. admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Explorations Academy H.S.?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Explorations Academy H.S.?
The average SAT was 782 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Explorations Academy H.S.?
78% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 37% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Explorations Academy H.S. and how do you get there?
The school is at 1619 Boston Road, the Bronx. Subway: 2, 5 to 174th St. Bus: Bx11, Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx35.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are