Escambia County Acceleration Academy serves 150 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escambia County Acceleration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Escambia County Acceleration Academy's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Escambia County Acceleration Academy 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
54%
21%
White
32%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
6-9%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
The graduation rate of Escambia County Acceleration Academy is 6-9%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
150 students attend Escambia County Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Escambia County Acceleration Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Escambia County Acceleration Academy offer ?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Escambia County Acceleration Academy part of?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Escambia County Acceleration Academy located?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy is located in the Northeast Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast Pensacola.
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