Acceleration Academy

450 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Acceleration Academy, located at 16218 Pacific Ave in Spanaway, Washington, is a specialized educational program operating within the Bethel School District. Designed as a flexible, alternative learning environment, the academy focuses on supporting students who may need a non-traditional approach to complete their high school education. By offering personalized learning pathways and a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, recover necessary credits, and successfully transition toward graduation.

The academy is structured to accommodate students whose life circumstances—such as work commitments, family responsibilities, or struggles within a conventional classroom—benefit from a more adaptable schedule. With a mission centered on student persistence and achievement, Acceleration Academy provides a bridge for learners to earn their diplomas while building the confidence and skills required for post-secondary success. Its presence in the Spanaway community serves as a vital resource for ensuring that all students in the district have a viable path to completing their secondary education.

450

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

56.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acceleration Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	116
Black	31
Asian	10
Two or More	71
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	33

White
183 (40.8%)
Hispanic
116 (25.8%)
Two or More
71 (15.8%)
Pacific Islander
33 (7.3%)
Black
31 (6.9%)
Asian
10 (2.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)267-1045
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	56.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 392