Xcel High School serves 16 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
19%
7%
White
81%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Xcel High School?
16 students attend Xcel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Xcel High School students are White, and 19% of students are Black.
What grades does Xcel High School offer ?
Xcel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Xcel High School part of?
Xcel High School is part of Ames Community School District.
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
