Excel Center - Shadeland vs Rooted School Indianapolis
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Shadeland
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
404 students
Rooted School Indianapolis
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 7–12
150 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Shadeland Indianapolis, Indiana | Rooted School Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 387 | #276 of 387 |
| National rank | #14908 of 16,910 | #10058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 404 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rooted School Indianapolis scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 22.2).
- •Excel Center - Shadeland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 74%).
- •Rooted School Indianapolis does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 28.9).
- •Excel Center - Shadeland is the larger school with 404 students compared with 150.
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 - Shadeland better than Rooted School Indianapolis?
On the Success Index (US), Rooted School Indianapolis ranks higher (43.6 vs 22.2 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 - Shadeland and Rooted School Indianapolis?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Shadeland: 404. Rooted School Indianapolis: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Shadeland and Rooted School Indianapolis rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Shadeland is 370th of 387 and Rooted School Indianapolis is 276th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).