Acceleration Academy serves 364 students in grades 8-12.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acceleration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Acceleration Academy's student population of 364 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Acceleration Academy is 0.68, 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
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 the graduation rate of Acceleration Academy?
The graduation rate of Acceleration Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
364 students attend Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Acceleration Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Acceleration Academy offer ?
Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acceleration Academy part of?
Acceleration Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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