Lee County Acceleration Academies serves 144 students in grades 8-12.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lee County Acceleration Academies 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
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lee County Acceleration Academies?
The graduation rate of Lee County Acceleration Academies is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lee County Acceleration Academies?
144 students attend Lee County Acceleration Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lee County Acceleration Academies students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lee County Acceleration Academies offer ?
Lee County Acceleration Academies offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Lee County Acceleration Academies part of?
Lee County Acceleration Academies is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee County Acceleration Academies located?
Lee County Acceleration Academies is located in the Fulton Market neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL.
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