EXPLORER ACADEMY
EXPLORER ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cabell County Schools school district, located in HUNTINGTON, WV with about 491 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, EXPLORER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
EXPLORER ACADEMY, located on Saltwell Road in Huntington, West Virginia, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Cabell County School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may require a different academic setting than the traditional classroom. Its mission focuses on helping students overcome behavioral or academic challenges, offering them the tools and resources necessary to get back on track toward graduation and long-term success.
The curriculum and programming at EXPLORER ACADEMY emphasize smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a strong focus on behavioral development. By fostering a close-knit community, the faculty and staff work to provide personalized attention that addresses both the educational and emotional needs of their students. Ultimately, the academy serves as a vital resource for the local school system, helping to ensure that all students in the Huntington area have a viable pathway to completing their education.
For more information, contact EXPLORER ACADEMY at (304) 528-5126 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HUNTINGTON, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
EXPLORER ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HUNTINGTON, WV with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Cabell County Schools
- Total Students:
- 491
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 491 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EXPLORER ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.6%
- Two or more races
- 11.8%
- Black or African American
- 10.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.