Excel Center - Anderson

Excel Center - Anderson is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Anderson, Indiana area, with a total enrollment of 272 students. Based on the available data, this school appears to be consistently underperforming, ranking in the bottom 10% of high schools in Indiana over the past three years and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance.

The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged, as evidenced by the high percentage (84.19%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school struggles, with only 7.14% of students proficient or better in Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics on the SAT. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate is a mere 17.8%, which is significantly below the state average.

The school's low per-student spending of $4,599 and high student-teacher ratio of 20.9 may be contributing factors to its poor performance, as it may be struggling to provide the necessary resources and support for its students. With a chronic absenteeism rate of 95.1%, the school also faces significant challenges in engaging and retaining its student population. Overall, the data suggests that Excel Center - Anderson is in need of targeted intervention and support to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.