Excel Academy - Southwest High School vs. Farragut Career Academy High School
Should you attend Excel Academy - Southwest High School or Farragut Career Academy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Farragut Career Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Excel Academy - Southwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Serving 569 students in grades 9-12, Farragut Career Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
89 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
(19-20 School Year Data)
569 students


% Male | % Female
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55% | 45%
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
45 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#3352 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤5%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤5%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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10-14%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
60-64%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 8 Students
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1
Grade 9 Students
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123
Grade 10 Students
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115
Grade 11 Students
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137
Grade 12 Students
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193
Students by Ethnicity
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
16%
86%


% Black
83%
13%


% White
1%
1%


% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
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0.25


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
100%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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2%
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