Excel Center - Gary serves 128 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Gary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Center - Gary's student population of 128 students has grown by 341% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - Gary is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
62%
13%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Gary?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Gary is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Gary?
128 students attend Excel Center - Gary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Excel Center - Gary students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Gary?
Excel Center - Gary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Gary offer ?
Excel Center - Gary offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - Gary part of?
Excel Center - Gary is part of Excel Center - Gary School District.
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