Acceleration Academy

Acceleration Academy serves 2,092 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,092 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 27% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Acceleration Academy's student population of 2,092 students has grown by 259% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,092 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

The diversity score of Acceleration Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
53%
46%
Black
22%
12%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
27%
82%
(21-22)
71%
40.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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 27%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
2,092 students attend Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Acceleration Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acceleration Academy part of?
Acceleration Academy is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,092 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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