Serving 570 students in grades 8-12, Zenith Accelerated Academy 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 6-9% (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 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zenith Accelerated Academy's student population of 570 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zenith Accelerated Academy 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 Zenith Accelerated Academy is 0.43, 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
#3674 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zenith Accelerated Academy's ranking?
Zenith Accelerated Academy is ranked #3674 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Zenith Accelerated Academy often compared to?
Zenith Accelerated Academyis often viewed alongside schools like New Beginnings Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Zenith Accelerated Academy?
The graduation rate of Zenith Accelerated Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zenith Accelerated Academy?
570 students attend Zenith Accelerated Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Zenith Accelerated Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zenith Accelerated Academy?
Zenith Accelerated Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zenith Accelerated Academy offer ?
Zenith Accelerated Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zenith Accelerated Academy part of?
Zenith Accelerated Academy is part of Osceola School District.
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