Marion County Acceleration Academy serves 341 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marion County Acceleration Academy's student population of 341 students has grown by 287% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marion County Acceleration Academy 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
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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
How many students attend Marion County Acceleration Academy?
341 students attend Marion County Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Marion County Acceleration Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Marion County Acceleration Academy offer ?
Marion County Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Marion County Acceleration Academy part of?
Marion County Acceleration Academy is part of Marion School District.
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