Serving 206 students in grades 8-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acceleration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Acceleration Academy's student population of 206 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Acceleration Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
29%
21%
White
31%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 the graduation rate of Acceleration Academy?
The graduation rate of Acceleration Academy is 20-24%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
206 students attend Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Acceleration Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acceleration Academy?
Acceleration Academy has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Acceleration Academy offer ?
Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Acceleration Academy part of?
Acceleration Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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