Escambia County Acceleration Academy serves 107 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escambia County Acceleration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Escambia County Acceleration Academy's student population of 107 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Escambia County Acceleration Academy is 0.61, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
43%
21%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
6-9%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
The graduation rate of Escambia County Acceleration Academy is 6-9%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
107 students attend Escambia County Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Escambia County Acceleration Academy students are White, 43% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escambia County Acceleration Academy?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Escambia County Acceleration Academy offer ?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Escambia County Acceleration Academy part of?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Escambia County Acceleration Academy located?
Escambia County Acceleration Academy is located in the Northeast Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast Pensacola.
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