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.
261
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excel Academy
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic235
Black5
Asian5
Two or More5
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    235 (90.0 %)
  • White
    8 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1 %)
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: 261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 9 73
Grade 10 81
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Excel Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 973
Grade 1081
Grade 1172
Grade 1235
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Excel Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12648.3%
Male13551.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)