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Escambia County Acceleration Academy
High School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL
A high school in Pensacola, FL where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6601 NORTH DAVIS HIGHWAY SUITE 10, Pensacola, FL 32504
- Reading 23% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 43.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Escambia County Acceleration Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
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
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Escambia County 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,067
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,691 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Academy Free SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,834 | Compare → |
| West Florida High School/technicalEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,345 | Compare → |
| Achieve Academy at McmillianEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | Not available | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Escambia
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #62 of 62
- District spending per student
- $12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Escambia County Acceleration Academy is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escambia County Acceleration Academy
Escambia County Acceleration Academy is a public high school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 216 students in grades 8th-12th with a 43.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,760 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escambia County Acceleration Academy
What grades does Escambia County Acceleration Academy serve?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Escambia County Acceleration Academy is 43.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escambia County Acceleration Academy rank in FL?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy ranks #3,760 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Escambia County Acceleration Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escambia County Acceleration Academy has 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Escambia County Acceleration Academy a charter school?
No, Escambia County Acceleration Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Escambia County Acceleration Academy a Title I school?
No, Escambia County Acceleration Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
60.2% of students at Escambia County 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Escambia County
- Phone
- (850) 517-4111
- Area population (ZIP 32504)
- 22,125
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 32504; 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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