Sarasota County Acceleration Academies serves 106 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies's student population of 106 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)67%
35.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
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 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
106 students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sarasota County Acceleration Academies offer ?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarasota County Acceleration Academies part of?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is part of Sarasota School District.
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