Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Excel Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤5%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Excel Leadership Academy is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Excel Leadership Academy?
92 students attend Excel Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Excel Leadership Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Leadership Academy?
Excel Leadership Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Excel Leadership Academy offer ?
Excel Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Leadership Academy part of?
Excel Leadership Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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