The High School for Excellence and Innovation (HSEI) is designed to serve a specific student population that faces unique academic challenges. The primary purpose of HSEI is to provide a supportive and innovative educational environment for students who are over-age and under-credited. This means the school specifically targets students who have fallen behind in their academic progress, often due to various personal, social, or educational barriers. The goal is to help these students catch up on credits, graduate, and prepare for college and career opportunities.