Serving 173 students in grades 8-12, Acceleration East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acceleration East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Acceleration East's student population of 173 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Acceleration East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acceleration East is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3247 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
12%
21%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acceleration East's ranking?
Acceleration East is ranked #3247 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Acceleration East often compared to?
Acceleration Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Acceleration West, Aloma High Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acceleration East?
The graduation rate of Acceleration East is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Acceleration East?
173 students attend Acceleration East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Acceleration East students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acceleration East?
Acceleration East has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Acceleration East offer ?
Acceleration East offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Acceleration East part of?
Acceleration East is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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