Acceleration Academy serves 418 students in grades 8-12.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- 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
School Overview
Acceleration Academy's student population of 418 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Acceleration Academy is 0.69, 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.
Hispanic
36%
38%
Black
27%
21%
White
33%
34%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 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?
418 students attend Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Acceleration Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 27% 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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