There are 35 schools in the USA with the word expedition in the name.
The word "expedition" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it evokes a sense of exploration, discovery, and learning, all of which are central values in American education. Historically, the United States has celebrated a spirit of adventure, exemplified by expeditions such as those led by Lewis and Clark, which symbolize curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge. Geographically, the term connects to the diverse landscapes and frontiers that have shaped the country's development, encouraging students to broaden their horizons and seek new understandings. Culturally, naming a school "expedition" inspires students and teachers to approach education as an active journey, promoting inquiry, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving as key aspects of the learning experience. This reflects a broader educational philosophy that values hands-on learning and the development of skills needed for lifelong discovery.
Arizona (1)
Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy in Prescott, AZCalifornia (3)
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning in Nevada City, CASierra Expeditionary Learning in Truckee, CA
Colorado (12)
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning in Aurora, CORenaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School in Castle Rock, CO
Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning in Denver, CO
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School in Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning in Denver, CO
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning in Falcon, CO
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School in Fort Collins, CO
Nettie S Freed K–8 Expeditionary School in Pueblo, CO
Villa Bella Expeditionary Middle School in Pueblo, CO
Villa Bella Expeditionary School in Pueblo, CO
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts in Thornton, CO
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington in Wheat Ridge, CO
Connecticut (1)
Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School in Hartford, CTIdaho (1)
Northwest Expedition Academy in Hayden, IDMassachusetts (1)
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning in Springfield, MAMinnesota (2)
Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School in Bemidji, MNVoyageurs Expeditionary School in Bemidji, MN
North Carolina (1)
The Expedition School in Hillsborough, NCNew Hampshire (1)
New York (8)
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School in Brooklyn, NYLaunch Expeditionary Learning Charter School in Brooklyn, NY
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School in Forest Hills, NY
James Baldwin School-A School for Expeditionary Lrning in New York, NY
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School in New York, NY
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School in Staten Island, NY
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning in Staten Island, NY
Expeditionary Learning Middle School in Syracuse, NY
Utah (1)
Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning in Perry, UTVermont (1)
Washington (1)
Expedition Elementary School in Puyallup, WAWyoming (1)
Expedition Academy in Green River, WY
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate