Excel Center - Bartholomew County

Located at 1235 Jackson Street in Columbus, Indiana, the Excel Center - Bartholomew County is a newly established independent charter school district operating a single facility within a small city setting. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, this specialized district serves high school students across grades 9 through 12, offering a dedicated pathway for learners pursuing their high school diplomas and career readiness. Positioned to address specific community needs in the greater Columbus metropolitan area, the district provides an accessible, structured environment tailored to supporting non-traditional and high-school-level educational achievement.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the center enrolled a compact student body of 49 students, with a gender breakdown of 34 female and 15 male learners. The student population represents a diverse cross-section of the local community, comprising 32 White, 10 Hispanic, 4 Black, 2 multiracial, and 1 Asian student. To foster student success, the district maintains an exceptionally intensive support model, employing a total staff of 38 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes 12 FTE classroom teachers—resulting in a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 4 to 1—complemented by 2 FTE instructional aides and 24 FTE dedicated support staff members who deliver individualized guidance, wraparound services, and academic intervention.