Serving 1,048 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excel Academy Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Excel Academy Charter's student population of 1,048 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excel Academy Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Academy Charter is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1547 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
29%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Academy Charter's ranking?
Excel Academy Charter is ranked #1547 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy Charter is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excel Academy Charter?
1,048 students attend Excel Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Excel Academy Charter students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy Charter?
Excel Academy Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Excel Academy Charter offer ?
Excel Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Excel Academy Charter part of?
Excel Academy Charter is part of Excel Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy Charter located?
Excel Academy Charter is located in the Irvine Technology Center neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
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