Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Acceleration Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 10% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acceleration Academy's student population of 450 students has grown by 171% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Acceleration Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
26%
27%
Black
7%
5%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Acceleration Academy often compared to?
Acceleration Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cap Sante High School, Avanti High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acceleration Academy?
The graduation rate of Acceleration Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
450 students attend Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Acceleration Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Acceleration Academy offer ?
Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acceleration Academy part of?
Acceleration Academy is part of Bethel School District.
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