Excelsior Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (12-13)
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(12-13)99%
29%
Black
(12-13)n/a
23%
White
(12-13)1%
42%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Charter High School?
103 students attend Excelsior Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Excelsior Charter High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Excelsior Charter High School offer ?
Excelsior Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excelsior Charter High School part of?
Excelsior Charter High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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