Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High School is a public adult high school located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, part of the Baltimore City Public Schools. The school is named for Francis M. Wood, Baltimore's Director of Negro Schools from 1925 to 1943.
Serving 284 students in grades 9-12, Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School's student population of 284 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Grey, Burgundy
School Rankings
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1152 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
94%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Francis M. Wood Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School's ranking?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is ranked #1152 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School often compared to?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmondson-westside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School?
284 students attend Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School offer ?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School part of?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School located?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is located in the Poppleton neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
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