Sarasota County Acceleration Academies serves 127 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies's student population of 127 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
16%
21%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
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 Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
The graduation rate of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
127 students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sarasota County Acceleration Academies offer ?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sarasota County Acceleration Academies part of?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is part of Sarasota School District.
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