Excel Academy Charter School

www.excelacademy.org

Charter School 1,379 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Excel Academy Charter School in East Boston is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 12. Founded with a mission to prepare students for success in college and beyond, the school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and a highly structured, supportive environment. By focusing on small class sizes and a data-driven approach to instruction, Excel Academy aims to close the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to families in the East Boston and Chelsea communities.

Beyond its academic core, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and college readiness. The culture at Excel is defined by high expectations for both behavior and scholarship, reinforced through extended school days and a strong emphasis on community values. In addition to core subjects, the school integrates enrichment programming and robust college counseling services to ensure that graduates are not only prepared for the demands of higher education but are also equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in their future careers.

1,379

Total Students

128.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excel Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	1,118
Black	65
Asian	12
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,118 (81.1%)
White
165 (12.0%)
Black
65 (4.7%)
Two or More
13 (0.9%)
Asian
12 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Excel Academy Charter
Phone:	(617)874-4080
Website:	http://www.excelacademy.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	1,379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	128.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 174

Grade 6 177

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 170

Grade 9 174

Grade 10 178

Grade 11 173

Grade 12 157

Ungraded 2