The Excel Center

www.goodwillmemphis.org/excel-center

450 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Excel Center in Memphis, operated by Goodwill, is a unique public charter high school specifically designed for adults aged 18 and older who have not yet completed their diploma. Unlike traditional high schools, the program is tailored to fit the schedules and responsibilities of working adults, offering flexible class times, accelerated learning models, and personalized graduation plans. This approach allows students to earn a legitimate high school diploma rather than a GED, providing them with better credentials for pursuing higher education or career advancement.

Beyond core academics, the school integrates comprehensive support systems to ensure student success. Every student is paired with a life coach who helps them navigate personal challenges, while the school provides wrap-around services such as free childcare and transportation assistance. By combining a flexible, supportive educational environment with industry-recognized certifications, The Excel Center acts as a bridge for Memphis residents to overcome past educational barriers and transition into sustainable, well-paying careers.

450

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

40.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Excel Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	64
Black	369
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Black
369 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
64 (14.2 %)
White
11 (2.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)726-3100
Website:	http://www.goodwillmemphis.org/excel-center
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 126

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 212

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Excel Center
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	126
Grade 10	56
Grade 11	56
Grade 12	212

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Excel Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	71.6%
Male	128	28.4%

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