Excel Center - Gary

Excel Center - Gary serves 128 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Excel Center - Gary's student population of 128 students has grown by 341% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Excel Center - Gary is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
62%
13%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
(18-19)
<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Gary?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Gary is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Gary?
128 students attend Excel Center - Gary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Excel Center - Gary students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Gary?
Excel Center - Gary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Gary offer ?
Excel Center - Gary offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - Gary part of?
Excel Center - Gary is part of Excel Center - Gary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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