The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)

The Excel Charter School serves 111 students in grades 6-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Excel Charter School?
111 students attend The Excel Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of The Excel Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Excel Charter School?
The Excel Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Excel Charter School offer ?
The Excel Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Excel Charter School part of?
The Excel Charter School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.

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