Excel Center - Gary serves 120 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Gary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Excel Center - Gary's student population of 120 students has grown by 313% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - Gary is 0.44, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
73%
13%
White
12%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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?
120 students attend Excel Center - Gary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Excel Center - Gary students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Gary?
Excel Center - Gary has a student ration of 11:1, 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 11-12
What school district is Excel Center - Gary part of?
Excel Center - Gary is part of Excel Center - Gary School District.
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