Excel Center - Lafayette

615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904

Charter School 322 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Excel Center in Lafayette is a tuition-free public high school specifically designed to meet the needs of adult learners who previously dropped out of the traditional school system. Operated by Goodwill Education Initiatives, the school offers a flexible, supportive environment that allows students to earn an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma rather than a GED. This approach caters to working adults and parents by providing scheduling options that accommodate busy life commitments, ensuring that education remains accessible regardless of past academic obstacles.

Beyond standard academics, the Excel Center distinguishes itself by integrating career-focused support into the curriculum. Every student is paired with a life coach who provides guidance on overcoming personal barriers, while the program also offers opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications and dual-credit college courses at no cost. By combining rigorous high school coursework with practical career training and personalized mentorship, the school aims to empower its graduates to secure better employment and pursue long-term professional stability.

322

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excel Center - Lafayette
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	54
Black	87
Asian	1
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
150 (46.6 %)
Black
87 (27.0 %)
Hispanic
54 (16.8 %)
Two or More
29 (9.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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 Center - Lafayette
Phone:	(317)524-3641
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 10 5

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 286