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: 13% (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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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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%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/157000/157396/acceleration-academy-chart-9jLda5.png)
Hispanic
48%
44%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/157000/157396/acceleration-academy-chart-hyTA54.png)
Black
23%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/157000/157396/acceleration-academy-chart-baUC53C.png)
White
17%
29%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hawaiian_students_ethnicity/157000/157396/acceleration-academy-chart-byYckIg.png)
Two or more races
8%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Acceleration Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/157000/157396/acceleration-academy-chart-3BAwhG.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/157000/157396/acceleration-academy-chart-f8kGTG.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Acceleration Academy and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Acceleration Academy and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/157000/157396/acceleration-academy-chart-Ba3WDv.png)
Graduation Rate
13%
82%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Acceleration Academy and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Acceleration Academy and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/157000/157396/acceleration-academy-chart-bwznzdC.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
70%
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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 13%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
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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