Acceleration Academies Llc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (20-21)
141 students

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)1%
5%
Hispanic
(20-21)54%
27%

Black
(20-21)38%
17%

White
(20-21)6%
47%

Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)1%
4%


Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
27%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acceleration Academies Llc?
The graduation rate of Acceleration Academies Llc is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academies Llc?
141 students attend Acceleration Academies Llc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Acceleration Academies Llc students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Acceleration Academies Llc offer ?
Acceleration Academies Llc offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Acceleration Academies Llc part of?
Acceleration Academies Llc is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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