EXCEL Academy

www.henry.k12.ga.us/ea

213 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

EXCEL Academy, located in McDonough, Georgia, serves as an alternative education program within the Henry County School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, get back on track with their graduation requirements, and develop the necessary skills to succeed in their future educational and career pursuits.

The program emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both academic achievement and personal growth. Through its partnership with the broader Henry County school system, EXCEL Academy offers specialized resources and a curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school’s mission centers on fostering a positive, safe, and rigorous learning culture that encourages accountability, resilience, and long-term academic success for students who require an alternative path to earning their diploma.

213

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXCEL Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	22
Black	155
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Black
155 (72.8%)
White
22 (10.3%)
Hispanic
22 (10.3%)
Two or More
13 (6.1%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)957-4101
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/ea
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 2

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 42

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 33