- Decatur Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Excel Center - University Heights (1,160 vs. 486).
- Decatur Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - University Heights (450 vs. 2).
- Decatur Central High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Excel Center - University Heights (422 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Decatur Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Excel Center - University Heights (1,160 vs. 486).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Decatur Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - University Heights (450 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Decatur Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Excel Center - University Heights (96 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Decatur Central High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Excel Center - University Heights (5 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Decatur Central High School
6 metrics were reported by Decatur Central High School. Comparable data for Excel Center - University Heights is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
89%
Graduating cohort
476
AP courses offered
14
AP enrollment
261
Gifted & talented
168
Students per counselor
365:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Excel Center - University Heights
$4,512.42
Decatur Central High School
$12,193.02
Local revenue share
Excel Center - University Heights
0.4%
Decatur Central High School
30.1%
State revenue share
Excel Center - University Heights
97.2%
Decatur Central High School
49%
Federal revenue share
Excel Center - University Heights
2.4%
Decatur Central High School
20.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Excel Center - University Heights
100%
Decatur Central High School
36%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Marion County
$63,450
Marion County
$63,450
Poverty rate
Marion County
15.1%
Marion County
15.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
34.1%
Marion County
34.1%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.2%
Marion County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.