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Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School

1001 W Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland 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 Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School's student population of 307 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1131 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
22%
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Black
95%
33%
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White
1%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
10-14%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School's ranking?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is ranked #1131 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School often compared to?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmondson-westside 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 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School?
The graduation rate of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School?
307 students attend Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School offer ?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School part of?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School located?
Excel Academy At Francis M. Wood High School is located in the Poppleton neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

School Reviews
5   6/20/2012
Very good school and great teachers...
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lala.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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