Serving 229 students in grades 7-12, Acceleration West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acceleration West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Acceleration West's student population of 229 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Acceleration West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acceleration West is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3579 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
49%
21%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acceleration West's ranking?
Acceleration West is ranked #3579 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Acceleration West often compared to?
Acceleration Westis often viewed alongside schools like Acceleration East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acceleration West?
The graduation rate of Acceleration West is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Acceleration West?
229 students attend Acceleration West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Acceleration West students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acceleration West?
Acceleration West has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Acceleration West offer ?
Acceleration West offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Acceleration West part of?
Acceleration West is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
View the Acceleration West yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
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