Serving 1,029 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excelsior Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,029 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Excelsior Classical Academy's student population of 1,029 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,029 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Excelsior Classical Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Classical Academy is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1191 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
43%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Classical Academy's ranking?
Excelsior Classical Academy is ranked #1191 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Excelsior Classical Academy often compared to?
Excelsior Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Voyager Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Classical Academy?
1,029 students attend Excelsior Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Excelsior Classical Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Classical Academy?
Excelsior Classical Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excelsior Classical Academy offer ?
Excelsior Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excelsior Classical Academy part of?
Excelsior Classical Academy is part of Excelsior Classical Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Excelsior Classical Academy located?
Excelsior Classical Academy is located in the Primitive Baptist Church neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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