Summary:
The Excel Center - University Heights area has only one public charter high school serving grades 9-12, with a total enrollment of 362 students. Excel Center - University Heights is struggling to provide a high-quality education, with significantly below-average test scores, a high chronic absenteeism rate, and a declining statewide ranking.
The school's four-year graduation rate is 88.4%, but its academic performance is concerning. In the 2024-2025 school year, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing and SAT Mathematics, compared to state averages of 54.5% and 25.4%, respectively. This trend continued in the previous year, with 0% proficiency in both subjects. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% is also relatively high, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Socioeconomic challenges may be a factor, as over 50% of students at Excel Center - University Heights are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 422 out of 432 Indiana high schools in 2023-2024 to 416 out of 429 in 2024-2025. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student outcomes at this school.
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