Summary:
Excel Center - Anderson is a single public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Anderson, Indiana, with an enrollment of 308 students.
Excel Center - Anderson, a public charter high school in Anderson, Indiana, serves 308 students in grades 9-12. While the school boasts a strong graduation rate of 88.4% for the 2023-2024 school year, its academic performance on standardized tests, particularly the SAT, falls significantly below the state average. For the 2024-2025 school year, only 27.27% of students were proficient in Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and a concerning 9.09% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 54.5% and 25.4% respectively. The previous year's data showed an even more stark 0% proficiency in SAT/Mathematics. These low test scores are compounded by a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% and a high student-teacher ratio of 30.8, suggesting larger class sizes that may limit individualized attention. Furthermore, the school's spending per student is $3,411, which is lower than typical for public charter schools, potentially impacting available resources.
Historically, Excel Center - Anderson has consistently ranked low among Indiana high schools, with recent years showing ratings of 0 stars and rankings around 390th out of nearly 400 schools. Over half of the student body, 55.19%, qualifies for free or reduced lunch, indicating that a significant portion of students may face socioeconomic challenges that can influence educational outcomes. Despite these academic challenges and lower per-student spending, the school's ability to achieve a high graduation rate suggests it may employ alternative methods or support systems for student success that are not reflected in standardized test scores. Further examination of the school's curriculum, teaching strategies, and student support services would be beneficial to understand the factors contributing to these trends and identify potential areas for improvement within the Excel Center - Anderson district.
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