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Going back to school as an adult can feel overwhelming, but the test-out program at Excel High School made it so much easier than I expected. I loved that I could move quickly through subjects I alr... See more
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The classes media was very organized and thought out, there were videos along with the reading in the modules. My academic advisors were very helpful, whether it was a question about an assignment or... See more
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Excel High School is a department of education-recognized, fully accredited, online school that offers grades 6-12, adult high school, and college-level courses 100% online. Superior service is our thing!
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601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250, 55305, Minnetonka, United States
- (952) 465-3700
- admissions@excelhighschool.com
- www.excelhighschool.com
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My phenomenal experience at Excel High School...
My experience at Excel High School was phenomenal. The curriculum is very challenging and engaging. The staff is very supportive and available to answer questions through the portal and via phone promptly. Not to mention, that the school is very much involved with keeping students on track through weekly progress reporting. Plus, Excel High School is accredited and offers flexibility to learn at your own pace.
October 25, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for your outstanding 5-star review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that your experience at Excel High School was phenomenal. It’s wonderful to know you found the curriculum both challenging and engaging, and that our dedicated staff and progress reporting helped keep you supported and on track.
We take great pride in offering an accredited, flexible learning experience that empowers students to succeed at their own pace. Congratulations on your success, and thank you for being part of the Excel High School community!
— The Excel High School Team
I graduated from Excel!
I graduated from the Excel program just over two weeks ago. I was told I would receive a diploma somewhere between two and six weeks, and I was surprised that it came sooner than expected! The program itself is really straightforward, even offering an in depth orientation course that you can reference from anytime it's needed during school. The help desk team are some really incredible people, who helped me a lot. The courses are self paced and have an automated goal tracker that sets realistic goals, based on how much effort you put in. I would say the goal tracker is a nice touch purely because you want to meet your goals. The way the program is set up is extremely user friendly, if you like to take lots of notes, it's nice that you can also listen to the modules while note taking.
I also felt a lot of compassion from every person that either, I reached out to or they informed me. I would absolutely recommend Excel to anyone who is trying to finish or enhance their education.
October 13, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed 5-star review! 🎓 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Excel High School experience — from the clear, self-paced structure to our supportive Help Desk team and user-friendly learning platform. It’s great to know the goal tracker and orientation course made your journey smooth and motivating.
Congratulations on this amazing achievement! Your hard work and dedication truly shine through, and we’re honored to have been part of your educational success. Thank you for recommending Excel High School to others pursuing their goals!
— The Excel High School Team
I am thankful to Excel High School for…
I am thankful to Excel High School for their excellent and fast program. I am very proud of myself for completing it, and I highly recommend this school to everyone. That’s all.
October 24, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! 🎓 We’re thrilled to hear that you found our program excellent and efficient, and we’re so proud of your accomplishment in completing it. Your success is exactly why we do what we do! Thank you for recommending Excel High School — we wish you continued success in all your future goals!
— The Excel High School Team
The Best Online High-school Hands Down
The admissions staff with this school were much more responsive and easier to work with than other schools that I had applied to. The curriculum was exactly what I needed and they did a good job of comparing my existing credits to what I needed to reach my goals. The course work was easy to understand and self paced. They were quick to support me where I had questions. But most of all their payment plan was better than any other schools I looked at. I paid by the month and since I was learning and completing modules at my pace I was able to complete the course quickly, and because I only pay for the months that I am registered and completing work I saved a lot of money compared to other programs. You can't beat Excel High-school it is the best hands down in all categories.
October 3, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re delighted to hear that our admissions staff made the enrollment process smooth and supportive, and that the curriculum aligned perfectly with your goals. It’s also wonderful to know that our flexible monthly payment plan helped you save money while working through courses at your own pace.
Providing students with clear coursework, responsive support, and affordable options is central to our mission, and your experience is a great example of how Excel High School is designed to work for students. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that you consider Excel the best “hands down.”
Congratulations on your achievement, and thank you for being part of the Excel community!
— The Excel High School Team
Excel high school
There really wasn’t much that I disliked, but what I did like is you can work on your own pace on your own time and any issues that I had the teachers were quick to help me whether I had to submit a ticket or call and talk to someone over the phone Excel high school was a great experience.
Thank you ,Dorina
October 16, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you, for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility of working at your own pace and that our teachers and support team were able to provide the help you needed quickly. At Excel High School, we strive to make learning accessible and supportive for every student, and it’s great to know that your experience reflected that.
Congratulations on your success, and thank you for choosing Excel as part of your educational journey. We wish you all the best in your future goals!
— The Excel High School Team
My Educational Journey with Excel
My educational journey with Excel has been nothing short of a valuable and memorable experience. Much of the learning material I was exposed to has reshaped my knowledge in meaningful ways. The school's curriculum taught me how to properly manage my time and create my own schedules, leading me to my success. Although, I wish that there was still a way to interact with other students at Excel, so I would not have felt alone while progressing through each of my school years. Additionally, there was often numerous technical difficulties, but I always had a way to reach help when needed and have problems solved. That is all I have to say about my experience. I'll conclude by saying thank you to Excel for enhancing my education and preparing me for future years.
October 16, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review and for giving us the opportunity to be part of your educational journey. We’re very pleased to hear that our curriculum helped you grow academically and personally, especially in building strong time management and scheduling skills that will serve you well in the future.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding student interaction and technical challenges. While we’re glad our support team was always able to assist, we recognize how valuable it can be to connect with peers during your studies. Our team is actively exploring ways to expand opportunities for student engagement and to continually improve the learning platform.
Congratulations on your success at Excel! We’re grateful for your kind words and wish you all the best as you move forward in your academic and professional goals.
— The Excel High School Team
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Excel High School. It’s our pleasure to support you, and we wish you continued success in all your future goals!
— Team Excel High School
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re delighted to know you think Excel High School is a great school. Your success is our top priority, and we’re honored to support you on your educational journey!
— Team Excel High School
I enjoyed the way they have the classes…
I enjoyed the way they have the classes set up. But I had trouble getting ahold of someone when I needed help with an assignment
September 28, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for giving us a 4-star review! 🌟 We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the way the classes are set up. We’re sorry to learn that you had difficulty reaching someone when you needed help with an assignment. Providing timely support is very important to us, and your feedback helps us improve. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to our student support team at 800-620-3844 — we’re always here to assist you. We wish you continued success in your studies!
— Team Excel High School
everything was great !
October 13, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re so happy to hear that everything went great with your experience. Your success means a lot to us, and we’re proud to have been part of your educational journey!
— Team Excel High School
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re so glad to hear that the flexibility to work on your own time made a difference for you. Providing students with the freedom to learn at their own pace is exactly what Excel High School is all about. We’re proud to support you on your journey!
— Team Excel High School
Best online high school
Excel High School made it super easy for me to complete my High school diploma. It’s a fast and easy process. I loved that you make ur own schedule and you also only pay as you go which also saves you a-lot of money I 100% recommend.
October 9, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that you found the process fast, flexible, and affordable. Our goal is to make earning your high school diploma as accessible and stress-free as possible, so it’s wonderful to know the “pay as you go” plan and flexible scheduling worked so well for you. Congratulations on your achievement, and thank you for recommending Excel High School — we’re so proud to have been part of your journey!
— Team Excel High School
Excel Review
It was well put together. I only had a few minor issues that were quickly resolved
October 8, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re so glad to hear that you found the program well put together and that our team was able to quickly resolve the minor issues you experienced. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re proud to support you on your educational journey.
— Team Excel High School
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re so happy to hear that your experience was seamless and stress-free. It means so much to know you love Excel High School—we love having you as part of our school community! 💙
Great high school!
Excel was a fantastic high school that helped me complete my last semester and get my full high school diploma. Helpdesk was also extremely quick at replying!
September 22, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for the 5-star review! 🎉 We’re thrilled to hear that Excel High School was able to help you complete your last semester and achieve your full high school diploma. Congratulations on this important accomplishment — we know how much dedication it takes!
We’re also glad our Helpdesk team was able to support you quickly along the way. Providing responsive and caring service is a top priority for us.
Wishing you the very best in your next steps — whether that’s college, career, or personal goals. We’re proud to have been part of your journey!
— The Excel High School Team
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re so glad to hear that you found our program easy to navigate and efficient. Creating a smooth and user-friendly experience for our students is always one of our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that worked well for you.
Congratulations on your progress, and thank you for choosing Excel High School!
—The Excel High School Team
Classes were laid out nicely
Classes were laid out nicely. They were easy to teach self without really much help. When I reached out they were quick ti get back to me.
October 6, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re glad to hear that you found the classes well-organized and easy to follow, and that our support team was able to respond quickly when you needed assistance.
At Excel High School, we aim to provide a learning experience that’s both independent and supported, so it’s wonderful to know this balance worked well for you. Congratulations on your progress, and thank you for choosing us to be part of your educational journey!
—The Excel High School Team
Great school for learning im well please for others to attend any classes available is good school.
The school for diploma is really good school to achieve any school certificate. The school is authentic, reliable and great school for fast learning on time . Go and get your own diploma & certification for any course is real school. Thanks North Gate.
October 3, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our school authentic, reliable, and supportive in helping you achieve your diploma. It’s wonderful to know that the flexibility and fast learning options worked well for your goals.
Your success is exactly why we do what we do, and we’re proud to have been part of your educational journey. Congratulations on your accomplishment, and thank you for recommending Northgate Academy to others who are ready to take the next step toward their own diploma and certification.
I highly recommend Excel High School to anyone
I recently completed the Excel High School Adult Fast Path Program to earn my High School Diploma, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The process was smooth, straightforward, and well-organized from start to finish. The courses were flexible and easy to follow, which made it convenient to balance with my daily responsibilities.
The support staff was responsive and helpful whenever I had questions, and the learning platform itself was user-friendly. I felt guided every step of the way without unnecessary complications. Completing the program gave me not only my diploma but also a real sense of achievement and confidence for future opportunities.
I highly recommend Excel High School to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient path to complete their education. The Adult Fast Path Program truly delivers on what it promises.
September 19, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience and for giving us a 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that the Adult Fast Path Program met your expectations and helped you achieve your high school diploma with ease and confidence.
Our team works hard to make the process smooth, flexible, and supportive for every student, so it’s very rewarding to know you felt guided every step of the way. Your success and sense of accomplishment are exactly what we strive for, and we’re proud to have been part of your educational journey.
Congratulations on earning your diploma! We’re confident this milestone will open doors to even greater opportunities ahead, and we’re excited for all that’s to come for you.
Thank you again for recommending Excel High School—we truly appreciate your trust in us.
—The Excel High School Team
Please Make More Engaging
This school can be a little over whelming, with the use of dry language and abstract logic, and also lessons that were painfully long (especially the Marketing Elective). Also the AI Assistant Bryte is a little too restricted, even unable to answer questions directly from the course. However, this is still a very good school, and the moral values it promotes is very good. So while I might be worried that someone who does this course will fall behind, I definitely will be at ease that he won't be corrupted by the elements you usually see in a public school. This review was originally 3 stars, but I decided to change it to 4 stars! They really do care.
October 1, 2025
Reply from Excel High School
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful review. We truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us continue to improve the student experience.
We understand that some courses, such as the Marketing elective, can feel lengthy or challenging, and we are always working to balance academic rigor with engaging and accessible content. Your comments about lesson style and Bryte, our AI assistant, are very helpful—we’re actively refining our curriculum and support tools to make learning clearer, more interactive, and more responsive to student needs.
We are also grateful for your recognition of the values and safe learning environment we work hard to provide. Our goal has always been to ensure students receive a quality education in a supportive setting, and it’s encouraging to know this aspect of our mission stands out to you.
We will share your feedback with our curriculum and support teams as part of our ongoing improvements. If you’d like to discuss your experience further or provide more specific input, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at 800-620-3844.
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Thank you again for your honest feedback and for being part of Excel High School.
—Excel High School Team
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