THE EXCEL CENTER

7400 SCOTT HAMILTON DR SUITE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72209

www.goodwillar.org/excel

Charter School 348 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Excel Center, located on Scott Hamilton Road in Little Rock, is a unique, tuition-free public charter high school operated by Goodwill Industries of Arkansas. Unlike traditional high schools, it is specifically designed to meet the needs of adults (ages 18 and older) who previously dropped out of the K-12 system and wish to earn their state-recognized high school diploma rather than a GED. The school recognizes the challenges faced by adult learners, offering a flexible, accelerated academic model that allows students to progress at their own pace while balancing professional and personal responsibilities.

In addition to core academic coursework, The Excel Center provides comprehensive support services to help students overcome barriers to graduation and long-term career success. These include on-site child care services, transportation assistance, and personalized coaching to help students navigate their educational journey. Furthermore, the program integrates workforce development by offering students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications and college credits, ensuring that graduates are not only prepared for a diploma but are also equipped with the skills and credentials necessary for competitive employment or post-secondary education.

348

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

38.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE EXCEL CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	177
Black	129
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
177 (50.9%)
Black
129 (37.1%)
White
38 (10.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EXCEL CENTER
Phone:	(501)372-5100
Website:	http://www.goodwillar.org/excel
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	38.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 1

Adult Education 347