Excel Center - West vs Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - West
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
410 students
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
| Measure | Excel Center - West Indianapolis, Indiana | Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 387 | #939 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6608 of 16,910 | #39750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 31.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 28.1).
- •Excel Center - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 57.5%).
- •Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 31.5).
- •Excel Center - West is the larger school with 410 students compared with 275.
- •Excel Center - West is a charter school while Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory 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 - West better than Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - West ranks higher (56.8 vs 28.1 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 - West and Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - West: 410. Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - West and Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - West is 144th of 387 and Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School is 939th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).