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Acceleration Academy vs. Avanti High School

Should you attend Acceleration Academy or Avanti High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Acceleration Academy
16218 Pacific Ave
Spanaway, WA 98387
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Avanti High School
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Acceleration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Avanti High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Acceleration Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Avanti High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
405 students
169 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Acceleration Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avanti High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Acceleration Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avanti High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
9 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Avanti High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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19:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Avanti High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Olympia School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#552 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avanti High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(16-17 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acceleration Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avanti High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Olympia School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(18-19 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Acceleration Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avanti High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Olympia School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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10%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
80-89%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Acceleration Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Bethel School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Avanti High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Olympia School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Acceleration Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Avanti High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
34
Grade 10 Students
1
36
Grade 11 Students
47
61
Grade 12 Students
357
38

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Acceleration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Avanti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Acceleration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Avanti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Acceleration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avanti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Acceleration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avanti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Acceleration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avanti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
8%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Acceleration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Avanti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Acceleration Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avanti High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Olympia School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Acceleration Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avanti High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Olympia School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Acceleration Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avanti High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Olympia School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Acceleration Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avanti High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Olympia School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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