Excel Academy serves 210 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
18%
32%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Excel Academy?
210 students attend Excel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Excel Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Excel Academy offer ?
Excel Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Excel Academy part of?
Excel Academy is part of Calhoun County School District.
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