Excel Center - Shadeland vs Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Shadeland Indianapolis, Indiana | Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99 Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 387 | #1050 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14908 of 16,910 | #49109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 404 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Shadeland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 11.3).
- •Excel Center - Shadeland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 71.2%).
- •Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99 does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 28.9).
- •Excel Center - Shadeland is the larger school with 404 students compared with 361.
- •Excel Center - Shadeland is a charter school while Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99 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 - Shadeland better than Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Shadeland ranks higher (22.2 vs 11.3 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 Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Shadeland: 404. Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Shadeland and Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99 rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Shadeland is 370th of 387 and Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99 is 1050th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).