At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
660
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
50%-15pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Excel Academy Charter is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Irvine, California. The school enrolls 660 students. It is part of the Excel Academy Charter District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictExcel Academy Charter District
County6059
CityIrvine
ZIP92618
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060248714407
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment660
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino42.8%
Black / African American14.5%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races14.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
42.8%
Black
14.5%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
14.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.