Needs Improvement
#1793 of 1,823 schools in IN
Excel Center - Gary
High School · Excel Center - Gary
4610 W Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 19 schools in Gary. Learn more
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
2.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
2.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Indiana schools
#1,793 of 1,823
In Gary
#17 of 21
public schools
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Excel Center - Gary
High School in Gary · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Excel Center - Gary
Excel Center - Gary is a public high school in Gary, IN, part of Excel Center - Gary. Excel Center - Gary serves approximately 128 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Excel Center - Gary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,793 of 1,823 schools in IN.
- This school 2.6 · Needs Improvement
- IN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 128 students, Excel Center - Gary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Excel Center - Gary is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Excel Center - Gary Compares
See how Excel Center - Gary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4610 W Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Excel Center - Gary may also want to explore other high schools in the area. West Side Leadership Academy (rated 5.9/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Calumet New Tech High School (rated 5.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Griffth Jr/Sr High School (rated 5.6/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Griffith), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Gary, see our Gary schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Calumet New Tech High School Gary | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| REPAIRER OF THE BREACH MINISTRIES (D211) Gary | 0.9 mi | — |
| Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch Gary | 1.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Steel City Academy Gary | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School Griffith | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Frankie Woods McCullough Academy Gary | 2.2 mi | 1.8 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Griffith | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| CALUMET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Griffith | 2.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Aspire Charter Academy Gary | 2.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Edgar L Miller Elementary School Merrillville | 2.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Griffth Jr/Sr High School Griffith | 2.5 mi | 5.6 |
| BIBLE BAPTIST SCHOOL Highland | 2.4 mi | — |
| West Side Leadership Academy Gary | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Gary Lighthouse Charter School Gary | 3.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Southridge Elementary School Highland | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Beiriger Elementary School Griffith | 2.7 mi | 6.3 |
| ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Gary | 2.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Beveridge Elementary School Gary | 3.3 mi | 3.0 |
| Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Gary | 3.6 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46408 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$47,063
Median Home Value
$96,200
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
Population
15,571
College Educated
12.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Avg Commute
25.7 min
Poverty Rate
29.8%
Median Age
36.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Union Junior & High School Modoc, IN | 2.6 |
| Thrival Academy Indianapolis, IN | 2.5 |
| Excel Center - Hammond Hammond, IN | 2.4 |
| Excel Center - Shelbyville Shelbyville, IN | 3.0 |
| Gary Middle College Gary, IN | 3.0 |
| Logansport Juvenile Correctional Logansport, IN | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Excel Center - Gary
What grades does Excel Center - Gary serve?
Excel Center - Gary serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Excel Center - Gary?
Excel Center - Gary has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Center - Gary?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Center - Gary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excel Center - Gary rank in IN?
Excel Center - Gary ranks #1,793 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Excel Center - Gary's MySchoolScout rating?
Excel Center - Gary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Excel Center - Gary a charter school?
Yes, Excel Center - Gary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Excel Center - Gary a Title I school?
No, Excel Center - Gary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excel Center - Gary?
43.0% of students at Excel Center - Gary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 43.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 789-5236
Resources & Links
District
Excel Center - Gary- District Enrollment
- 128
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $5,310
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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