EXCEL CENTER - KOKOMO
Excel Center - Kokomo is a public charter high school that is part of the Excel Center - Kokomo school district, located in Kokomo, IN with about 361 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Excel Center - Kokomo has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
The Excel Center in Kokomo, part of the Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana network, is a unique tuition-free public high school specifically designed for adults who previously dropped out of the traditional school system. Unlike conventional high schools, the Excel Center offers a flexible, accelerated academic model that allows students to earn a state-accredited Core 40 high school diploma rather than a GED. The curriculum is structured to accommodate the complex lives of adult learners by offering year-round scheduling, self-paced courses, and flexible class times that help students balance their education with work and family responsibilities.
Beyond academics, the school distinguishes itself through a comprehensive support system that addresses the "whole person." Each student is paired with a life coach who helps them navigate personal obstacles, childcare needs, and transportation issues, ensuring that barriers to graduation are minimized. Additionally, the Excel Center provides students with the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications and college credits at no extra cost, aiming to increase their employability and long-term economic stability in the workforce.
For more information, contact Excel Center - Kokomo at (317) 524-3642 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kokomo, IN 46901
(317) 524-3642
EXCEL CENTER - KOKOMO is a public Charter school in Kokomo, IN with about 361 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Indiana Charter School Board - District:
- Excel Center - Kokomo
- Total Students:
- 361
- Teachers:
- 15.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 361 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EXCEL CENTER - KOKOMO is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.6%
- Black or African American
- 12.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 58.7%
- Male
- 41.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.