At a glance
Reported students
196
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
32.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
468
EXCEL Academy: 196 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
32.7:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about EXCEL Academy
EXCEL Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Anniston. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Calhoun County. NCES reports 196 students for 2024–25.
Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 32.7:1, above the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.1%) and Black (12.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking EXCEL Academy
- 1How do the reported 32.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.1%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black12.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Calhoun County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ohatchee High School
High · Grades 07–12
391 reported students
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
High · Grades 10–12
Enrollment not reported
Pleasant Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
393 reported students
White Plains High School
High · Grades 09–12
396 reported students
Saks High School
High · Grades 07–12
419 reported students
Wellborn High School
High · Grades 07–12
425 reported students
Public schools near EXCEL Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saks High School High · Calhoun County | 07–12 | 419 | 0.1 mi |
| Anniston City Boot Camp School High · Anniston City | 07–12 | — | 0.8 mi |
| Anniston High School High · Anniston City | 09–12 | 498 | 2.9 mi |
| Weaver High School High · Calhoun County | 07–12 | 468 | 3.2 mi |
| Wellborn High School High · Calhoun County | 07–12 | 425 | 4.3 mi |
| Alexandria High School High · Calhoun County | 09–12 | 480 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about EXCEL Academy
What grades does EXCEL Academy serve?
EXCEL Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Calhoun County.
How many students attend EXCEL Academy?
EXCEL Academy reported 196 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at EXCEL Academy?
The calculated ratio is 32.7:1, based on 196 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is EXCEL Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
EXCEL Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Calhoun County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of EXCEL Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is EXCEL Academy in?
EXCEL Academy is part of Calhoun County, based in Anniston, AL, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near EXCEL Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Saks High School (0.1 mi), Anniston City Boot Camp School (0.8 mi), Anniston High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.