Excel Center - South Bend

Excel Center - South Bend serves 296 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Excel Center - South Bend's student population of 296 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Excel Center - South Bend is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
15%
Black
42%
14%
White
21%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
(18-19)
≤20%
86%
(22-23)
100%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - South Bend?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - South Bend is 20%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - South Bend?
296 students attend Excel Center - South Bend.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Excel Center - South Bend students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excel Center - South Bend?
Excel Center - South Bend has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - South Bend offer ?
Excel Center - South Bend offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - South Bend part of?
Excel Center - South Bend is part of Excel Center - South Bend School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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