Excel Center - Gary serves 125 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Excel Center - Gary's student population of 125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - Gary is 0.52, 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
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
67%
14%
White
10%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Excel Center - Gary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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?
125 students attend Excel Center - Gary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Excel Center - Gary students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excel Center - Gary?
Excel Center - Gary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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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