Excelsior Charter School

Excelsior Charter School

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
18422 Bear Valley Rd,  Victorville, CA
4.0
4.1
1,952 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Peter Wright
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
4.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.3%
State Average
9.9%
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
1,765:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
48.7%
Hispanic
57.4%
White
25.6%
Black
9.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#243 Best Charter HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 174 Students
Victor Valley College 144 Students
University of California - Irvine 135 Students
University of California - Berkeley 115 Students
University of Southern California 113 Students
University of California - San Diego 97 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 96 Students
California State University, Fullerton 89 Students
San Diego State University 88 Students
San Francisco State University 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 85 Students
Business 63 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Biology 59 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 22 Students
Chemistry 19 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 195 Reviews
1.0 Alum
2/22/2025
It was not the best; money was taken out of different struggling departments to fund sports sections. I was not impressed with the fact that the school ran out of food on multiple occasions.
5.0 Works Here
12/17/2024
Attended here as a student and ended up coming back to work here. They give the opportunity and drive to excel more than the high school level. I was able to complete most of my associates while attending here.
4.0 Parent
9/28/2024
i would like to see more activities available. preferably arts and music . Better food opportunities. Food delivery options
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 39 Reviews
1.0 teacher
6/6/2025
Teachers, you've been warned. Administration will chew you up and spit you out very quickly if you're not handing out easy A grades and passing every student, even though they turn in next to zero assignments. The revolving door for teachers there is absolutely unbelievable! I cannot warn you strong...
1.0 other
1/27/2025
Worked at this school a few years back and the administration at the time drove 3 to 4 teachers out of the school with how the school was run. Teachers were not supported unless they were part of the in group as so deemed by the principal. I reached out to superintendants for support regarding some...
5.0 parent
12/19/2024
This school is truly amazing the staff and academic curriculum I think are outstanding and exceeds my expectations when it comes to learning. Best desicon I ever made was when I pulled my son from public school and enrolled him at the Ontario location. My son is a straight A student and the teachers...
2.0 other
9/12/2023
This school has a D grade and has not met growth for 2023, which is consistent with prior years of poor performance and not meeting growth. It is a historically poor performing school that somehow avoids scrutiny by the state. This school stays open only because of North Durham parents who want to s...

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Excelsior Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 located at 18422 Bear Valley Rd in Victorville, in the Victorville neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 1,952 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Excelsior Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $440,834. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alta Vista Innovation High, Encore High for the Performing and Visual Arts School, Mojave River Academy - Route 66, and more. Learn more about what Victorville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Excelsior Charter School.

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