Excel Center - Kokomo

Summary:

Excel Center - Kokomo is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Kokomo, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 383 students. Based on the available data, this school does not appear to be a standout performer in the state, as its statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 391 out of 398 Indiana high schools in 2022-2023 to 403 out of 431 in 2023-2024 and 353 out of 429 in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other schools in the state.

The school's key metrics and statistics paint a concerning picture. Its four-year graduation rate of 88.4% in 2023-2024 is slightly below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% in 2023-2024 is high. Academically, Excel Center - Kokomo struggles, with only 32.56% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and just 4.65% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics in 2024-2025, significantly below state averages. The school's per-student spending of $4,401 in 2023-2024 is also lower than the state average, and it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 22.5 to 1.

Overall, the data suggests that Excel Center - Kokomo is a struggling school that is underperforming compared to other high schools in the Indiana education system. Addressing the challenges of low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial for the school to improve its performance and provide a quality education for its students.

District Detail

101 W Superior St
Kokomo, IN 46901

(317) 524-3642

SchoolDigger Rank:
316^th of 380 Indiana districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 392

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Excel Center - Kokomo	Public, Charter	9-12	101 W Superior St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Excel Center - Kokomo	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-3642	392	11	35.6	63.3%	262 (66.8%)	43 (11.0%)	34 (8.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (13.0%)	17.9	353^rd of 429 public high schools	17.7%		7.6	403^rd of 432 public high schools	6.7%	50	32.6	4.7	$4,401	$224	$4,178

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kokomo School Corporation	0.2 mi	14	273^rd
Taylor Community School Corp	4.12 mi	4	263^rd
Northwestern School Corp	4.45 mi	4	59^th
Western School Corporation	6.6 mi	4	69^th
Lewis Cass Schools	6.96 mi	4	224^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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