EXCEL High School is a new small school at the McClymonds Educational Complex opening Fall 2005.

EXCEL High School’s mission is to prepare all students for a four-year college and the career of their choice through a rigorous curriculum, experiential activities, project based learning, and internships.

EXCEL will embrace the rich cultural and historical experiences of West Oakland and continue to build a network of graduates who contribute to this community through service and activism.

We will provide an environment that values and honors all individuals, our collective histories, and our shared and diverse cultures within a positive school climate marked by high expectations, academic rigor and a relevant curriculum. Students will be empowered to be change agents and critical thinkers with the ability to problem solve and effectively communicate who they are through various forms of expression.