Acceleration Academy (Closed 2018)

Acceleration Academy serves 213 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(16-17)
<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
38%
Black
52%
21%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.63
(16-17)
≤5%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Acceleration Academy?
The graduation rate of Acceleration Academy is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
213 students attend Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Acceleration Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Acceleration Academy offer ?
Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Acceleration Academy part of?
Acceleration Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.

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