EXCEL ACADEMY @ FRANCIS M. WOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High is a public school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 544 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High is a specialized public school located in Baltimore, Maryland, operating under the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed as an alternative education setting, focusing on providing a supportive environment for students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings or who need a non-traditional path to graduation. Its primary mission is to re-engage students by offering a personalized approach to academics, helping them earn their high school diplomas while preparing them for life after graduation.

The school is notable for its emphasis on holistic support, often integrating academic instruction with social-emotional learning to address the unique needs of its student body. By utilizing smaller class sizes and targeted resources, Excel Academy aims to remove barriers to success, such as credit recovery challenges or attendance issues. Located on West Saratoga Street, the school serves as a crucial resource for the district, providing an opportunity for students to get back on track toward college, career, or vocational readiness in a structured, focused atmosphere.

For more information, contact Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High at (410) 396-6241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1001 W Saratoga St
Baltimore, MD 21223
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EXCEL ACADEMY @ FRANCIS M. WOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Baltimore, MD with about 544 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
544
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 544 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EXCEL ACADEMY @ FRANCIS M. WOOD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.3%
White
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.