Accreditation
Excel High School is accredited by Cognia, the parent organization of the regional accrediting agencies, the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), and the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC).
A Cognia accredited institution has committed to providing high-quality education by undergoing a rigorous process of self-assessment and third-party evaluation by Cognia experts. An institution that seeks to earn Cognia Accreditation applies the Cognia Performance Standards to the unique context of its institution and once confirmed by the Cognia Global Commission, proudly displays a Cognia Accreditation seal to exhibit its dedication to quality.
Cognia Accreditation— through their regional accrediting agencies, SACS CASI, NCA CASI, and NWAC—is globally recognized by universities, higher education institutions, state departments of education, and ministries of education. Cognia Accreditation signifies that a school meets or exceeds rigorous standards of educational quality and effectiveness, which can enhance the credibility of the institution and the academic preparation of its students.
Excel High School is also accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. The Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association accredit early childhood through post-secondary, non-degree granting public, private, faith-based educational institutions, including special purpose schools, and learning services providers. MSA Commission on Secondary Schools is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a gatekeeper for eligibility for Title IV funding for postsecondary, non-degree-granting institutions and distance education throughout the United States.
Why is accreditation important?
Accreditation is designed to help educational institutions raise their ongoing performance efforts for the benefit of their students. Accreditation is designed to enable students to:
- Experience ease in transferring high school credits from one accredited school to another.
- Earn a diploma from an institution that is nationally recognized as being part of a quality school system.
- Gain greater access to federal loans, scholarships, post-secondary education, and possibly some military programs, which require that students attend an accredited institution.
- Benefit from their institution or educational system’s commitment to raising student performance and accountability.
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