Serving 2,120 students in grades 7-12, Excelsior Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excelsior Charter's student population of 2,120 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
School Rankings
Excelsior Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Charter is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7327 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Charter's ranking?
Excelsior Charter is ranked #7327 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excelsior Charter?
The graduation rate of Excelsior Charter is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excelsior Charter?
2,120 students attend Excelsior Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Excelsior Charter students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Charter?
Excelsior Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Excelsior Charter offer ?
Excelsior Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Excelsior Charter part of?
Excelsior Charter is part of Excelsior Charter School District.
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