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Excel Center - University Heights
High School · Excel Center - University Heights · Indianapolis, IN
A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades 9th – 12th.
3919 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 219 schools in Indianapolis.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Excel Center - University Heights sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,993
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Academy Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Rise Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Christel House DorsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 993 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Excel Center - University Heights
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $4,512NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Excel Center - University Heights is listed in Excel Center - University Heights; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excel Center - University Heights
Excel Center - University Heights is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Excel Center - University Heights, serving approximately 362 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,773 of 1,823 schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excel Center - University Heights
What grades does Excel Center - University Heights serve?
Excel Center - University Heights serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Excel Center - University Heights?
Excel Center - University Heights has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Center - University Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Center - University Heights is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excel Center - University Heights rank in IN?
Excel Center - University Heights ranks #1,773 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Excel Center - University Heights's MySchoolScout rating?
Excel Center - University Heights has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 - University Heights a charter school?
Yes, Excel Center - University Heights is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Excel Center - University Heights a Title I school?
No, Excel Center - University Heights is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excel Center - University Heights?
53.9% of students at Excel Center - University Heights qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 524-4420
- Area population (ZIP 46227)
- 57,164
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46227; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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