NEW EXPLORERS HIGH SCHOOL

NEW EXPLORERS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 318 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 34 teachers, NEW EXPLORERS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

NEW EXPLORERS HIGH SCHOOL (NEHS), located in the Concourse Village section of the Bronx, is a public secondary school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic experience within a supportive, community-focused environment. The school is known for its commitment to college and career readiness, offering a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and the development of strong character. By fostering an inclusive atmosphere, NEHS encourages students to take ownership of their education while preparing them to succeed in an increasingly complex global society.

Beyond academics, the school places significant value on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. New Explorers strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, often leveraging its location in New York City to provide students with diverse learning opportunities. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations, the school works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential and pursue post-secondary success.

For more information, contact NEW EXPLORERS HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 292-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

730 CONCOURSE VILLAGE W
BRONX, NY 10451
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NEW EXPLORERS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 318 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
318
Teachers:
34.01
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 318 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW EXPLORERS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.4%
Black or African American
28.3%
Asian
0.6%
White
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
57.5%
Male
42.5%

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.