Summary
The Excel Center For Adult Learners is a public charter high school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 1,285 students in grades 9-12. Despite its relatively high funding and resources, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state over the past several years.
The school's academic performance is a major concern, with low statewide rankings, poor subgroup performance, and extremely low graduation rates. In 2022-2023, the school ranked 395 out of 398 Indiana high schools, and its four-year graduation rate was just 2.8%, significantly lower than the state average of around 88%. Standardized test scores are also significantly below state averages, with only 18.18% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 51.8% and 25.2%, respectively. Additionally, the school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 94.9% to 95.4% in recent years.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Herron High School, which is just 2.21 miles away and ranked 9th out of 398 Indiana high schools in 2022-2023, the Excel Center For Adult Learners stands out as an outlier in terms of performance. Despite its high spending per student, the school's struggles suggest that factors beyond funding, such as instructional approaches, student support, or school culture, may be contributing to its lack of success. However, the school's decreasing student-teacher ratio and proximity to higher-performing schools may provide opportunities for improvement if the right strategies and interventions are implemented.
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