Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco District

Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco District contains a single high school, Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco, serving grades 7-12 for 133 students in Corona, California.

This charter school presents a notable contrast in its performance metrics. On one hand, it excels in student engagement and retention, boasting an exceptional 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate and a strong 90.6% graduation rate, both significantly better than state averages. On the other hand, its academic proficiency scores in English, math, and science consistently fall below the California average, and its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years from the 50th to the 37th percentile.

For parents, the key takeaways are that the school demonstrates a highly supportive environment that keeps students attending and graduating, but there are clear challenges in academic achievement as measured by standardized tests. With over half of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with economic need. The school's resources, including per-student spending and class size, are comparable to other schools, making its performance profile—strong on engagement but weaker on test scores—a specific area for families to consider.