Excel High School

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Excel High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3010 HWY 136 W,  Excel, AL
Monroe County Schools
4.2
4.5
1,010 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Marty W Hanks
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
39.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
13.2%
State Average
21.8%
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
319:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
White
71.1%
Black
21%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Troy University 88 Students
Auburn University 84 Students
The University of Alabama 81 Students
University of South Alabama 70 Students
Coastal Alabama Community College 57 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 47 Students
University of Mobile 45 Students
The University of West Alabama 39 Students
Huntingdon College 30 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Business 19 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 9 Students
Education 8 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 31 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/6/2025
My school is a great place to attend. We have a wide range of extracurricular activities. My school allows current and upcoming seniors to be ready for college. They also provide different courses for students to challenge their academic levels. They care about our safety and will do anything to keep us safe. Throughout all the schools I've attended Excel has been the best.
5.0 Senior
12/30/2020
I have attended Excel High School since the 7th grade. My parents graduated from here and so will I. The faulty is great and very caring. The small-town school allows for a close relationship with the teachers, councilors, and principals. This is the best school in Monroe County.
5.0 Junior
12/4/2019
I like that the faculty and staff are helpful and try there best to help you when you are having a bad day.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 other
2/6/2014
I'm a member of the class of 98 and my time at EHS was pretty good. When I was there they were a 3 sport school ( basketball, football, and baseball ) I didn't like that . But I heard they added more sports to the program and that's great. Education wise Excel is a great school and family oriented.
3.0 other
8/8/2012
It is true, EHS does have some valuable assets. But, there are drawbacks to living in a small town. The educators try, but there is no way that they can reach every single student in such large classes. Diversity is another aspect of Excel that is lacking; for instance, there are few minorities repr...
5.0 parent
6/6/2011
just a concern parent trying to keep intouch with childs progress in school,i know that a lot of times the school will seen letters home with the student but some time those letters dont make it home.
5.0 student
4/18/2008

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Excel High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Excel, AL and is served by the Monroe County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,010 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Excel High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Monroe County High School, C P Carmichael Alt School, Monroe Academy, and more. Learn more about what Excel has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Excel High School.

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