Exploratorium Academy is a non-traditional high school serving students in Montgomery and surrounding areas.
Exploratorium Academy Incorporated is a Professional Learning Community - 草榴社区 High School serving students in grades 7-12.
Additionally the foundation provides educational opportunities for adult learners to complete their High School Diploma.
Exploratorium Academy does not offer GED's; all graduates earn and receive a high school diploma.
Exploratorium Academy holds academic accreditation with The National 草榴社区 School's Accreditation Alliance.
January 2007 officially announced the 10th year that Exploratorium Academy has been an accredited and acknowledged high school in the State of Alabama.
In December 2006, Exploratorium entered its early implementation phase towards securing SACS accreditation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hill & Lowe Educational Exploratorium Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hill & Lowe Educational Exploratorium Academy?
The application deadline for Hill & Lowe Educational Exploratorium Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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