Excelsior Classical Academy

Excelsior Classical Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-7
4100 N Roxboro St,  Durham, NC
Weaver Neighborhood
4.2
3.9
926 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cynthia Gadol
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
A-
Food
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Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
25
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
45.9%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
52.1%
State Average
54.6%
Science
73.6%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
47.4%
Hispanic
22%
Black
20%
Two or more races
8.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#31 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 8 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/30/2023
I have been at ECA since it opened in 2015. I will be in the first graduating class next year. Class of 2024. It is exciting to see how far ECA has come in 8 years. We have a beautiful building, a great athletics program, and a new gym scheduled to open next month. I am proud to be an ECA Flying Lion!
5.0 Sophomore
1/10/2022
I have been at ECA for three years and I feel so welcome and at home. All of the teachers are so kind and respectful. I have learned so much and I am excited to see how the school will continue to grow.
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3.9 16 Reviews
1.0 other
10/21/2025
Students feel excited about the school year at first and then automatically get deflated. The turnaround of teachers has been less than desirable, especially for those who have been here a long time. The school that was once a superior rated school, is now failing. Social-emotional support is given...
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1.0 parent
6/22/2025
This school has been a major disappointment. After two years of frustration, we pulled our child out. I strongly advise other parents to look elsewhere—this school is failing its students in every way. Leadership is disorganized, communication is poor, and staff turnover is constant. The administrat...
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5.0 other
10/7/2024
I attended ECA from fourth grade all the way to twelfth grade. Throughout my education, ECA had teachers that were invested in my education and ensured that I succeeded. There were also plenty of extracurriculars, from clubs to sports to theater and musicals. Thankfully, there was also an excellent...
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5.0 other
9/19/2024
We love this school! We have watched over the past several years as it has grown to a K-12 school, and our child just graduated from high school last spring in the first graduating class. He had a great experience over the years and in high school was able to take honors and AP classes and was in th...
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Excelsior Classical Academy

Excelsior Classical Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-7 located at 4100 N Roxboro St in Durham, NC. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 926 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Excelsior Classical Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 26. The average home value in this area is $322,729. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillandale Elementary School, Sandy Ridge Elementary School, Wright School, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Excelsior Classical Academy.

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