Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Excel Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Excel Academy's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excel Academy exists to help you graduate.
School Rankings
Excel Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1598 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Academy's ranking?
Excel Academy is ranked #1598 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Excel Academy often compared to?
Excel Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Brady Exploration School, Florence Crittenton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Academy?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Excel Academy?
264 students attend Excel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Excel Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excel Academy?
Excel Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Academy offer ?
Excel Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Academy part of?
Excel Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy located?
Excel Academy is located in the Mar Lee neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Lee.
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