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Excel Academy Charter

1 Technology Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 · (949) 387-7822 · Orange County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED11-CITYCHARTERVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL660 STUDENTS
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Enrollment
660
Combined
STATE 602
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
66 FTE teachers
STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
331 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten8613%
Grade 1589%
Grade 2589%
Grade 3538%
Grade 4599%
Grade 56410%
Grade 6528%
Grade 7518%
Grade 8619%
Grade 9284%
Grade 10345%
Grade 11274%
Grade 12294%

This year's kindergarten class (86) is 41% larger than its 8th grade class (61).

Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
18228%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
29845%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
193%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
8613%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
7011%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Pacific Islander
41%
STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
34352%
Female
31648%

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4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
660
+142 (+27%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 12.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2566066.210.0:150% (331)
2023-2460252.711.4:149% (293)
2022-2354552.710.3:150% (271)
2020-215184112.6:139% (203)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Excel Academy Charter.

About Excel Academy Charter

Excel Academy Charter, a mid-sized school serving multiple grade levels, is located in Irvine, California. It offers kindergarten through 12 and has 660 students enrolled.

Excel Academy Charter is administered by Excel Academy Charter District.

The student body at Excel Academy Charter has no majority group. Hispanic students lead at 45%. The next largest groups are 28% White, 13% Asian, 11% multiracial, and 3% Black. The school's Hispanic share is 11 points above the 34% share among Orange County residents. A diversity index of 69% means there is a 69% chance two randomly chosen students at Excel Academy Charter are from different groups.

With 66.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 10.0:1. Combined schools in California have an average ratio of 18.6:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Excel Academy Charter, 50% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

American Community Survey estimates for Orange County show that the median household earns about $116,289 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 44%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Orange County has 649 public schools with about 430,458 students, including Excel Academy Charter.

Excel Academy Charter is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Excel Academy Charter is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.

For locale, NCES codes Excel Academy Charter as City: Large. Charter status: Excel Academy Charter is a public charter school. Excel Academy Charter carries a virtual school designation in NCES data.

The school's enrollment rose 27% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 12.6:1 to 10.0:1.

Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.

Orange County at a glance

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Population
3,165,820
Census ACS
Median income
$116,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
649
430,458 students

Quick facts

School name
Excel Academy Charter
District
Excel Academy Charter District
Address
1 Technology Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
Phone
(949) 387-7822
County
Orange County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
660
Teachers (FTE)
66
Student–teacher ratio
10.0:1
Free and reduced lunch
331 (50%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
060248714407
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
Yes

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Other Excel Academy Charter schools

3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Excel Academy Charter. Excel Academy Charter is the 3rd largest of the 4.

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Frequently asked questions

About Excel Academy Charter
How large is Excel Academy Charter?
Excel Academy Charter enrolls approximately 660 students in grades KG-12.
Is Excel Academy Charter an elementary, middle, or high school?
Excel Academy Charter is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Excel Academy Charter have?
Excel Academy Charter employs 66 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Excel Academy Charter?
Student demographics at Excel Academy Charter are roughly 28% White, 45% Hispanic, 3% Black, 13% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Excel Academy Charter?
Excel Academy Charter is overseen by Excel Academy Charter District in Orange County.
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