Acceleration Academy serves 825 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 7% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acceleration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Acceleration Academy's student population of 825 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Acceleration Academy is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
48%
44%
Black
23%
12%
White
17%
29%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
7%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
70%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Acceleration Academy?
The graduation rate of Acceleration Academy is 7%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
825 students attend Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Acceleration Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 Clark County School District.
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