Serving 1,952 students in grades 7-12, Excelsior Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,952 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excelsior Charter's student population of 1,952 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,952 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excelsior Charter is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excelsior Charter?
The graduation rate of Excelsior Charter is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Excelsior Charter?
1,952 students attend Excelsior Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Excelsior Charter students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Charter?
Excelsior Charter has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Excelsior Charter offer ?
Excelsior Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Excelsior Charter part of?
Excelsior Charter is part of Excelsior Charter School District.
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