Below Average
#1623 of 1,793 schools in MA
Excel High School
High School · Boston · South Boston, MA
A Boston high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
95 G. Street South Boston Education Complex, South Boston, MA 02127
- Math 18% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Excel High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Excel High School 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 Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$156,373
Median home value
$858,600
Median rent
$2,435/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
44.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Collaborative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Boston Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 5–12 | 1.1 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Boston High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Boston Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #101 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Excel High School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excel High School
Excel High School is a public high school in South Boston, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 387 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,623 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excel High School
What grades does Excel High School serve?
Excel High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Excel High School?
Excel High School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excel High School rank in MA?
Excel High School ranks #1,623 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Excel High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Excel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Excel High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excel High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Excel High School a charter school?
No, Excel High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Excel High School a Title I school?
No, Excel High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.6%
- Phone
- (617) 635-9870
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02127)
- 36,646
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 02127; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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