EXCEL Academy

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EXCEL Academy ranks 267 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

EXCEL Academy is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Anniston, Alabama, with a student population of approximately 500. The school's academic performance is significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages, with only 5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 20.83% in Calhoun County and 23.12% in Alabama.

EXCEL Academy's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students ranking 239 out of 366 Alabama high schools, while male students rank 284 out of 368. The school's performance is particularly concerning for White students, who rank 294 out of 325 Alabama high schools, with a 0-star rating. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively better, ranking 154 out of 375 Alabama high schools with a 3-star rating.

The nearby schools, such as Alexandria High School, Wellborn High School, Weaver High School, and Saks High School, generally perform better academically than EXCEL Academy, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English, as well as higher statewide rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 6-12

32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206

(256) 741-7400

District: Calhoun County

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 210

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

African American:

18.1%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details EXCEL Academy ranks worse than 70.6% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

EXCEL Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks EXCEL Academy 267^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See EXCEL Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Calhoun County:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County 47^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at EXCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.23	267^th	378	29.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at EXCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.23	154^th	375	58.9%

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Rank History for Female students at EXCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.83	239^th	366	34.7%

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Rank History for Male students at EXCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.80	284^th	368	22.8%

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Rank History for White students at EXCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.56	294^th	325	9.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for EXCEL Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	158	38	2	9	0	1	2	0	210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at EXCEL Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	210	n/a	n/a	73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio EXCEL Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	210	n/a	n/a	73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
EXCEL Academy	Public	6-12	32 Watson Street	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 741-7400	210			73.8%	158 (75.2%)	38 (18.1%)	9 (4.3%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	29.2	267^th of 378 public high schools	29.4%					(n/a)			5.0		20.0			20.5
Saks High School	Public	7-12	4401 Saks Rd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7000	450	29	15.3	81.8%	162 (36.0%)	222 (49.3%)	61 (13.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	59	126^th of 378 public high schools	66.7%		38.3	209^th of 371 public high schools	43.7%	83	7.0	4.2	12.1	21.4	32.8	34.3	49.3	38.2	$10,763	$1,435	$9,064
Anniston City Boot Camp School	Public	7-12	4804 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	No	(256) 231-5100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Anniston High School	Public	9-12	1301 Woodstock Ave	Anniston	36207	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 231-5010	480	29	16.7	86.0%	19 (4.0%)	407 (84.8%)	30 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	17.1	317^th of 378 public high schools	16.1%		26.6	275^th of 371 public high schools	25.9%	42			3.4		11.4			12.9	$15,432	$2,684	$12,742
Weaver High School	Public	7-12	917 Clairmont Dr	Weaver	36277	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-7201	477	29	16.2	70.4%	352 (73.8%)	94 (19.7%)	18 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.3%)	83	46^th of 378 public high schools	87.8%		84.8	51^st of 371 public high schools	86.3%	5	16.3	6.9	27.6	32.2	44.7	45.4	48.3	41.3	$11,432	$1,596	$9,790
Wellborn High School	Public	7-12	135 Pinson Rd	Anniston	36201	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7603	430	29	14.6	78.8%	315 (73.3%)	63 (14.7%)	45 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	50.4	167^th of 378 public high schools	55.8%		39.3	206^th of 371 public high schools	44.5%	39	7.8	15.8	14.5	29.8	29.0	33.3	57.1	27.6	$10,951	$2,397	$8,508
Alexandria High School	Public	9-12	353 Stadium Dr	Alexandria	36250	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4400	486	29	16.5	58.6%	395 (81.3%)	63 (13.0%)	15 (3.1%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	79.6	58^th of 378 public high schools	84.7%		89.6	41^st of 371 public high schools	88.9%	17			26.2		40.2			42.9	$10,447	$810	$9,590
Oxford High School	Public	9-12	1 Yellow Jacket Drive	Oxford	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	No	(256) 241-3166	1,271	81	15.6	66.5%	614 (48.3%)	353 (27.8%)	242 (19.0%)	30 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.2%)	72.5	76^th of 378 public high schools	79.9%		67.9	102^nd of 371 public high schools	72.5%	26			20.7		39.4			38.7	$11,859	$692	$11,147
Oxford Area Vocational School	Public	9-12	1 Yellow Jacket Drive	Oxford	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	No	(256) 241-3166	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jacksonville High School	Public	7-12	1000 George Douthit Dr SW	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Jacksonville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 782-8800	776	49	16.0	58.4%	435 (56.1%)	218 (28.1%)	47 (6.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.3%)	94.9	23^rd of 378 public high schools	93.9%		59.4	127^th of 371 public high schools	65.8%	104	16.2	20.6	38.1	55.7	52.5	61.5	63.6	56.4	$10,088	$1,256	$8,766

Frequently Asked Questions about EXCEL Academy

What district is EXCEL Academy in?

Calhoun County

How many students attend EXCEL Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 210 students attended EXCEL Academy.

What is the racial makeup of EXCEL Academy?

Students at EXCEL Academy are 75% White, 18% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Is EXCEL Academy a good school?

EXCEL Academy ranks 267^th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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