EXCELSIOR CHARTER

Excelsior Charter is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Victor Valley Union High school district, located in Victorville, CA with about 1,873 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 73 teachers, Excelsior Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Excelsior Charter School, located in Victorville, California, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 7 through 12. Founded on the principle of providing a flexible, personalized educational experience, the school utilizes a "blended learning" model. This approach combines traditional classroom instruction with independent study, allowing students to progress at their own pace while receiving individualized support from credentialed teachers.

The school is well-known for its focus on college and career readiness, offering a variety of specialized programs, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as career technical education pathways. By emphasizing mastery-based learning and self-directed study habits, Excelsior aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of higher education and the demands of the modern workforce. Their environment is designed to be supportive and structured, catering to students who may thrive outside of a conventional, five-day-a-week comprehensive high school setting.

For more information, contact Excelsior Charter at (760) 245-4262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.