Acceleration Academy serves 1,594 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,594 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 27% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acceleration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Acceleration Academy's student population of 1,594 students has grown by 173% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Acceleration Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
50%
45%
Black
23%
12%
White
15%
27%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
27%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV 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 27%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
1,594 students attend Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Acceleration Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Acceleration Academy offer ?
Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acceleration Academy part of?
Acceleration Academy is part of Clark County School District.
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