School Overview
Excel Academy, located on S. Federal Blvd. in Denver, is a public school within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. It is widely recognized as an alternative educational setting specifically designed to provide a supportive, flexible, and personalized learning environment for students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. The school’s primary mission is to help students overcome academic and personal barriers to ensure they stay on track for graduation, often serving those who are credit-deficient or in need of a non-traditional approach to their studies.

The school utilizes a model that emphasizes small class sizes, individualized attention, and a strong focus on student-teacher relationships to foster academic success. By offering a curriculum tailored to meet the specific needs of its diverse student body, Excel Academy aims to build the confidence and skills necessary for its students to earn their diplomas and transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce. The school is committed to creating a community where every student is provided with the resources and guidance required to reach their full potential despite previous academic challenges.
227
Total Students
12.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excel Academy
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic208
Black6
Two or More1
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    208 (92.0%)
  • White
    9 (4.0%)
  • Black
    6 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone: (720)424-2250
Website: http://excelacademy.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 9 51
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Excel Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 951
Grade 1071
Grade 1166
Grade 1239
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Excel Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11249.3%
Male11450.2%
Not Specified10.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)