EXCEL High School was focused on preparing its students for postsecondary education.

Through its SMArt (Storytelling, Media, and Art) Academy, EXCEL offered video production.

EXCEL High School created Akanke, a chapter of Daughters of Queens Sorority, Inc., the first high school sorority in Northern California.

The expectation that every student would achieve educational excellence with academic support was inherent in the school's philosophy.

Small classes and close interaction with experienced and dedicated faculty were a hallmark of education at BEST.