Excel Alternatives North serves 31 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Excel Alternatives North?
31 students attend Excel Alternatives North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Excel Alternatives North students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Alternatives North?
Excel Alternatives North has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Excel Alternatives North offer ?
Excel Alternatives North offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Excel Alternatives North part of?
Excel Alternatives North is part of Sumter School District.
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