Excel Center - Kokomo

Summary:

Excel Center - Kokomo is a public charter high school serving 343 students in grades 9-12 in Kokomo, Indiana. The school has a predominantly White student population, with significant percentages of African American and Hispanic students.

Despite being in operation for several years, Excel Center - Kokomo faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 10.6% to 26.5%, which is significantly lower than the nearby Maconaquah High School (86.1%), Tri Central Middle-High School (93.1%), Eastern High School (95.3%), and Western High School (97.8%). Additionally, Excel Center - Kokomo has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 96.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the nearby schools, which range from 6.6% to 37.5%.

The school's academic performance is also a concern, with only 4.65% of students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and only 2.33% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.51% and 31.14%, respectively. These challenges may be exacerbated by the fact that Excel Center - Kokomo serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.39% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than most of the nearby schools. Despite these challenges, the school's performance has not shown significant improvement over the years, and it remains in the bottom 10-15% of Indiana high schools, with a 0-star rating from Kokomo School Corporation.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

101 W Superior St
Kokomo, IN 46901

(317) 524-3642

District: Excel Center - Kokomo

SchoolDigger Rank:
403^rd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,758

Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

Two or more races:

14.4%

African American:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Excel Center - Kokomo ranks worse than 93.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Excel Center - Kokomo who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Excel Center - Kokomo is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), two or more races (14.4%), African American (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Excel Center - Kokomo is 22.5. (See more...)

Compare Excel Center - Kokomo employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Excel Center - Kokomo is $4,758.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Excel Center - Kokomo:

SchoolDigger ranks Excel Center - Kokomo 403^rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Excel Center - Kokomo in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Excel Center - Kokomo 359^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Excel Center - Kokomo

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Rank History for all students at Excel Center - Kokomo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2015	41.23	250^th	400	37.5%
2018	4.76	365^th	385	5.2%
2021	2.04	379^th	388	2.3%
2022	4.45	390^th	409	4.6%
2023	4.25	391^st	398	1.8%
2024	7.57	403^rd	431	6.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Excel Center - Kokomo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	6.80	92^nd	94	2.1%
2024	7.08	102^nd	102	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Excel Center - Kokomo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.03	269^th	289	6.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Excel Center - Kokomo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.60	369^th	379	2.6%
2024	7.88	363^rd	377	3.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Excel Center - Kokomo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.19	379^th	388	2.3%
2024	5.21	382^nd	392	2.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Excel Center - Kokomo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.09	383^rd	383	0.0%
2024	6.58	377^th	392	3.8%

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Rank History for White students at Excel Center - Kokomo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	3.48	365^th	378	3.4%
2023	2.04	372^nd	375	0.8%
2024	3.32	372^nd	381	2.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana 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: Indiana Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	218	88	0	10	0	0	10	326
2015	276	53	0	10	0	0	11	350
2016	270	43	1	19	0	0	20	353
2017	258	60	0	23	0	0	18	359
2018	273	46	1	21	0	1	19	361
2019	259	58	5	21	1	1	28	373
2020	269	53	1	17	1	0	18	359
2021	266	53	0	17	2	0	28	366
2022	208	43	0	25	1	1	31	309
2023	229	42	1	25	1	1	44	343
2024	246	46	3	32	1	0	55	383

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Center - Kokomo

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	326	17.0	19.1	88.7
2015	350	11.0	31.8	89.4
2016	353	12.0	29.4	72.5
2017	359	13.0	27.6	83.3
2018	361	15.0	23.9	63.4
2019	373	16.0	23.2	64.6
2020	359	17.5	20.4	70.2
2021	366	16.0	22.8	64.8
2022	309	15.0	20.6	72.8
2023	343	19.0	18.0	55.4
2024	383	17.0	22.5	58

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 Center - Kokomo

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	326	17.0	19.1	88.7
2015	350	11.0	31.8	89.4
2016	353	12.0	29.4	72.5
2017	359	13.0	27.6	83.3
2018	361	15.0	23.9	63.4
2019	373	16.0	23.2	64.6
2020	359	17.5	20.4	70.2
2021	366	16.0	22.8	64.8
2022	309	15.0	20.6	72.8
2023	343	19.0	18.0	55.4
2024	383	17.0	22.5	58

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Excel Center - Kokomo

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$173 (4.8%)	$3,469 (95.2%)	$3,642
2020	$135 (3.8%)	$3,416 (96.2%)	$3,551
2021	$129 (3.2%)	$3,893 (96.8%)	$4,022
2022	$213 (4.5%)	$4,544 (95.5%)	$4,758

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Excel Center - Kokomo

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	373	343	8%
African American	58	42	27.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	21	25	19%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	259	229	11.6%
Two or More Races	28	44	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.6%	55.4%	9.2%

Schools Near Excel Center - Kokomo

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Excel Center - Kokomo	Public, Charter	9-12	101 W Superior St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Excel Center - Kokomo	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-3642	383	17	22.5	58.0%	246 (64.2%)	46 (12.0%)	32 (8.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (14.4%)	7.6	403^rd of 431 public high schools	6.5%		4.3	391^st of 398 public high schools	1.8%	12	17.0	0.0										$4,758	$213	$4,544
Kokomo Area Career Center	Public	6-12	2415 S Berkley Rd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 455-8021	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kokomo Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	2501 S. Berkley Rd.	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(765) 455-8000	106	2	53.0	55.7%	71 (67.0%)	14 (13.2%)	12 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.5%)	34.5	287^th of 431 public high schools	33.4%					(n/a)	50.0	0.0
Kokomo High School	Public	9-12	2501 S Berkley	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 455-8040	1,472	114	12.8	53.4%	846 (57.5%)	278 (18.9%)	129 (8.8%)	30 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	188 (12.8%)	30.9	303^rd of 431 public high schools	29.7%		28.8	295^th of 398 public high schools	25.9%	8	40.1	13.3									23.2	$13,148	$2,299	$10,850
Northwestern Senior High School	Public	9-12	3431 N 400 W	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Northwestern School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 454-2332	554	41	13.5	20.4%	497 (89.7%)	7 (1.3%)	25 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	88.6	21^st of 431 public high schools	95.1%		77.9	45^th of 398 public high schools	88.7%	24	70.8	46.2									62.3	$9,930	$295	$9,635
Taylor High School	Public	9-12	3794 E Cr 300 S	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Taylor Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 453-1101	368	25	14.7	41.8%	238 (64.7%)	47 (12.8%)	27 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.4%)	28.4	312^th of 431 public high schools	27.6%		36.2	268^th of 398 public high schools	32.7%	44	30.3	11.8									34.7	$11,241	$800	$10,441
Western High School	Public	9-12	2600 S 600 W	Russiaville	46979	Howard County	Western School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 883-5541	795	48	16.6	32.5%	691 (86.9%)	25 (3.1%)	33 (4.2%)	18 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.4%)	79.7	48^th of 431 public high schools	88.9%		77.1	49^th of 398 public high schools	87.7%	1	64.7	31.3									58.7	$8,754	$184	$8,570
Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy	Public	6-12	401 South Maple Street	Galveston	46932	Cass County	Lewis Cass Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 626-3000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Eastern High School	Public	9-12	421 S Harrison St	Greentown	46936	Howard County	Eastern Howard School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 628-3333	499	28	18.1	42.7%	446 (89.4%)	8 (1.6%)	20 (4.0%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	67.5	88^th of 431 public high schools	79.6%		71.8	69^th of 398 public high schools	82.7%	19	56.8	27.9									49.2	$10,986	$393	$10,593
Tri Central Middle-High School	Public	6-12	2115 W 500 N	Sharpsville	46068	Tipton County	Tri-Central Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 963-2560	402	32	12.7	44.0%	346 (86.1%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (7.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	56.8	156^th of 431 public high schools	63.8%		65.5	94^th of 398 public high schools	76.4%	62	47.5	20.3	15.8	24.5	37.0	25.6	12.3	18.9	20.4	17.1	53.2	$10,451	$505	$9,946

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Excel Center - Kokomo ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Indiana high schools.

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Students at Excel Center - Kokomo are 64% White, 14% Two or more races, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Excel Center - Kokomo.

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