Serving 118 students in grades 5-12, Excel Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excel Academy's student population of 118 students has grown by 168% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Excel Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3045 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
84%
17%
White
9%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Academy's ranking?
Excel Academy is ranked #3045 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Academy?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Academy?
118 students attend Excel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Excel Academy students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excel Academy?
Excel Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Excel Academy offer ?
Excel Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Excel Academy part of?
Excel Academy is part of Bedford City School District.
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