Serving 410 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1% in IN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excel Center - West's student population of 410 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - West is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
78%
14%
White
3%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)15-19%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - West?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - West is 15-19%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - West?
410 students attend Excel Center - West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Excel Center - West students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excel Center - West?
Excel Center - West has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - West offer ?
Excel Center - West offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - West part of?
Excel Center - West is part of Excel Center - West School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Center - West located?
Excel Center - West is located in the Northwest High School neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest High School.
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