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#3680 of 3,778 schools in FL
Acceleration Academy
High School · St. Lucie · Port St. Lucie, FL
A St. Lucie high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
329 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
- Reading 30% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Acceleration Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Acceleration Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,766
Median home value
$324,900
Median rent
$1,888/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34984; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Treasure Coast High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 3,114 | Compare → |
| Morningside AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Club Med AcademiesPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 5–12 | 2.7 mi | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #47 of 47
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Acceleration Academy is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Acceleration Academy
Acceleration Academy is a public high school in Port St. Lucie, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 364 students in grades 8th-12th with a 72.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,680 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Acceleration Academy
What grades does Acceleration Academy serve?
Acceleration Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
Acceleration Academy has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acceleration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Acceleration Academy is 72.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Acceleration Academy rank in FL?
Acceleration Academy ranks #3,680 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Acceleration Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Acceleration Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Acceleration Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Acceleration Academy has 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Acceleration Academy a charter school?
No, Acceleration Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Acceleration Academy a Title I school?
No, Acceleration Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acceleration Academy?
34.9% of students at Acceleration Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 72.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.3%
- Phone
- (772) 618-1777
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 34984)
- 19,207
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34984; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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