ACCELERATION ACADEMY
418 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Acceleration Academy in Port St. Lucie is a specialized educational institution designed to provide an alternative pathway for students who may have struggled in a traditional high school setting. Operated as a public charter school, it focuses on re-engaging students—often those who are credit-deficient or at risk of dropping out—by offering a flexible, personalized, and mastery-based approach to learning. The school is specifically structured to help students earn their high school diplomas in an environment that prioritizes individual pacing and supportive mentorship.
The academy’s model centers on a blended learning environment that combines rigorous academic curriculum with significant one-on-one attention from instructors and "graduation candidates" coaches. By removing the rigid structures of a standard classroom, the school allows students to balance their academic responsibilities with personal life challenges, such as work or family obligations. Ultimately, Acceleration Academy serves as a vital community resource aimed at removing barriers to graduation, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve academic success and prepare for post-secondary career or educational goals.
The academy’s model centers on a blended learning environment that combines rigorous academic curriculum with significant one-on-one attention from instructors and "graduation candidates" coaches. By removing the rigid structures of a standard classroom, the school allows students to balance their academic responsibilities with personal life challenges, such as work or family obligations. Ultimately, Acceleration Academy serves as a vital community resource aimed at removing barriers to graduation, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve academic success and prepare for post-secondary career or educational goals.
418
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
83.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 137 |
| Hispanic | 151 |
| Black | 114 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic151 (36.1%)
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White137 (32.8%)
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Black114 (27.3%)
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Two or More14 (3.3%)
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Asian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | ST. LUCIE |
| Phone: | (772)618-1777 |
| Website: | http://accelerationacademy.org |
| Grade Range: | 8th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 418 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 5.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 83.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 223 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
4
Grade 8
1
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
36
Grade 11
93
Grade 12
281
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 4 |
| Grade 8 | 1 |
| Grade 9 | 3 |
| Grade 10 | 36 |
| Grade 11 | 93 |
| Grade 12 | 281 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 213 | 51% |
| Male | 205 | 49% |
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