EXPLORE

EXPLORE is a public high school that is part of the Intermediate School District 287 school district, located in PLYMOUTH, MN with about 9 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, EXPLORE has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.

**EXPLORE** is an alternative educational program operated by Intermediate District 287, a cooperative that serves school districts across the west metro area of the Twin Cities. Located in Plymouth, Minnesota, the program is specifically designed to support students who require a more specialized, therapeutic, or personalized approach to learning than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting.

The mission of EXPLORE focuses on meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of students who may be experiencing significant barriers to their education. By providing a smaller, highly structured environment with increased access to mental health professionals and support staff, the school aims to help students stabilize their academic progress, improve their emotional regulation, and eventually transition back to their home district or successfully complete their high school graduation requirements.

For more information, contact EXPLORE at (763) 559-3535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.