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#2914 of 3,778 schools in FL

Zenith Accelerated Academy

High School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL

An Osceola high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2218 E IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee, FL 34744

  • Math 24% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • Reading 19% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 51.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-30.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate51%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$10,383
Chronic Absenteeism79.8%

Students at Zenith Accelerated Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency19%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
19%
ELA
8%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
8%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2013
ELA
17%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
9%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Zenith Accelerated Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,391/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,837

Median home value

$326,700

Median rent

$1,426/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ignyte Performing Arts Learning CenterPrivate · tuition6.6PK–100.4 mi62Compare →
Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6PK–120.4 mi285Compare →
Central Pointe Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.49–120.7 mi290Compare →
Esther's School KissimmeePrivate · tuition5.5K–120.7 mi102Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Osceola

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#44 of 76
District spending per student
$10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Zenith Accelerated Academy is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zenith Accelerated Academy

Zenith Accelerated Academy is a public high school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 570 students in grades 8th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,914 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zenith Accelerated Academy

What grades does Zenith Accelerated Academy serve?

Zenith Accelerated Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Zenith Accelerated Academy?

Zenith Accelerated Academy has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zenith Accelerated Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Zenith Accelerated Academy is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zenith Accelerated Academy rank in FL?

Zenith Accelerated Academy ranks #2,914 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Zenith Accelerated Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Zenith Accelerated Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Zenith Accelerated Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zenith Accelerated Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Zenith Accelerated Academy a charter school?

No, Zenith Accelerated Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Zenith Accelerated Academy a Title I school?

No, Zenith Accelerated Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zenith Accelerated Academy?

66.5% of students at Zenith Accelerated 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
570
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Osceola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.8%
4-Year Graduation
51.0%
Area population (ZIP 34744)
62,756
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
37.9
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math 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.
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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 34744; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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