Excel Center - Hammond serves 176 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Hammond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Center - Hammond's student population of 176 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - Hammond is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
15%
Black
32%
13%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤5%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Excel Center is a free high school for adults. We specialize in helping adults attain their high school diploma. We meet the students where they are at and work with them every step of the way to guide them through their educational journey. We have a warm, welcoming environment and work hard to help you overcome any obstacles preventing you from achieving your goals. Stop by for a visit and see what we have to offer.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Hammond?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Hammond is 5%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Hammond?
176 students attend Excel Center - Hammond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Excel Center - Hammond students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Hammond?
Excel Center - Hammond has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Hammond offer ?
Excel Center - Hammond offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - Hammond part of?
Excel Center - Hammond is part of Excel Center - Hammond School District.
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