Excel Center - South Bend serves 184 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - South Bend ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Center - South Bend's student population of 184 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - South Bend is 0.67, which is more 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
26:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
50%
13%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 - South Bend?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - South Bend is 20%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - South Bend?
184 students attend Excel Center - South Bend.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Excel Center - South Bend students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - South Bend?
Excel Center - South Bend has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - South Bend offer ?
Excel Center - South Bend offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - South Bend part of?
Excel Center - South Bend is part of Excel Center - South Bend School District.
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