Excel Center - Shelbyville

111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176

Charter School 141 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Excel Center in Shelbyville, Indiana, is a unique, tuition-free high school designed specifically for adults who have previously dropped out of the traditional school system and wish to earn their Core 40 high school diploma. Operated by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, the school removes common barriers to education by providing flexible scheduling, year-round classes, and a supportive environment that acknowledges the responsibilities adult learners face, such as employment and family obligations.

Beyond academics, the Excel Center offers a holistic support system to ensure student success. Every student is paired with a life coach who helps them navigate personal challenges and plan for their post-graduation future. The program also provides complimentary services such as on-site child care and transportation assistance in many locations. By integrating rigorous coursework with career coaching and industry-recognized certifications, the Excel Center aims to empower its students to not only finish their education but to secure meaningful, higher-wage employment and achieve long-term economic stability.

141

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excel Center - Shelbyville
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	26
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
99 (70.2 %)
Hispanic
26 (18.4 %)
Two or More
9 (6.4 %)
Black
5 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)

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 - Shelbyville
Phone:	(317)524-4430
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 2

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 127