Common Ground High School vs Explorations
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Common Ground High School
New Haven · Charter high · Grades 9–12
221 students
Explorations
Winsted · Charter high · Grades 9–12
77 students
| Measure | Common Ground High School New Haven, Connecticut | Explorations Winsted, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 180 | #145 of 180 |
| National rank | #14564 of 16,910 | #12448 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 221 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 10% |
| city | New Haven | Winsted |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explorations scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 24.0).
- •Explorations does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Explorations does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Explorations does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 64.3%).
- •Explorations does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.0).
- •Common Ground High School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 77.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Common Ground High School better than Explorations?
On the Success Index (US), Explorations ranks higher (33.9 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Common Ground High School and Explorations?
About 66 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Winsted in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Common Ground High School: 221. Explorations: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Common Ground High School and Explorations rank in Connecticut?
Common Ground High School is 160th of 180 and Explorations is 145th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).