School Overview
Excellence Girls Charter School, located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, is part of the Uncommon Schools network, a non-profit organization that manages a high-performing group of public charter schools. The school serves students in grades K–8, operating under the core philosophy that every student, regardless of their background or zip code, can achieve academic success through a structured, rigorous, and college-preparatory curriculum. Their educational model places a heavy emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while fostering a strong school culture built on character development and high behavioral expectations.

The institution is widely recognized for its mission to close the opportunity gap by providing an intensive learning environment that prepares its students for success in high-quality high schools and, ultimately, college. By maintaining a longer school day and year, Excellence Girls provides additional instructional time to support its data-driven approach to teaching. The school is committed to nurturing a supportive community where students are encouraged to demonstrate academic excellence and leadership, consistently aiming to ensure that all graduates are well-equipped to navigate both their education and their future professional careers.
871
Total Students
85.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic139
Black667
Asian22
Two or More6
American Indian20
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    667 (76.6%)
  • Hispanic
    139 (16.0%)
  • Asian
    22 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    20 (2.3%)
  • White
    13 (1.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Phone: (718)638-1875
Website: http://uncommonschools.org/usi/network/excellence.html
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 695
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 49
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 47
Grade 9 177
Grade 10 130
Grade 11 95
Grade 12 91
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten26
Grade 126
Grade 239
Grade 348
Grade 434
Grade 549
Grade 654
Grade 753
Grade 847
Grade 9177
Grade 10130
Grade 1195
Grade 1291
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female60869.8%
Male26330.2%
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