Serving 434 students in grades 9-12, Excel High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Excel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Excel High School's student population of 434 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Excel High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
42%
24%
Black
32%
10%
White
9%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Excel High School is ranked #1409 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel High School?
The graduation rate of Excel High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Excel High School?
434 students attend Excel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Excel High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel High School?
Excel High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Excel High School offer ?
Excel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel High School part of?
Excel High School is part of Boston School District.
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