Excel Center - Michigan Street vs George Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
385 students
George Washington High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Michigan Street Indianapolis, Indiana | George Washington High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 387 | #380 of 387 |
| National rank | #11432 of 16,910 | #15531 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 38.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Michigan Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 18.5).
- •Excel Center - Michigan Street does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 59.1%).
- •George Washington High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 38.5).
- •George Washington High School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 385.
- •Excel Center - Michigan Street is a charter school while George Washington High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Excel Center - Michigan Street better than George Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Michigan Street ranks higher (38.1 vs 18.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Excel Center - Michigan Street and George Washington High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Michigan Street: 385. George Washington High School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Michigan Street and George Washington High School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Michigan Street is 310th of 387 and George Washington High School is 380th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).