The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin serves 96 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin's student population of 96 students has grown by 220% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 225% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
81%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin?
96 students attend The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin?
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin offer ?
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin part of?
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin is part of The Excel Center (For Adults) School District.
In what neighborhood is The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin located?
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin is located in the Southeast Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Austin.
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