Marion County Acceleration Academy serves 88 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marion County Acceleration Academy's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat 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
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marion County Acceleration Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
35%
21%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marion County Acceleration Academy?
88 students attend Marion County Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Marion County Acceleration Academy students are Black, 34% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion County Acceleration Academy?
Marion County Acceleration Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marion County Acceleration Academy offer ?
Marion County Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Marion County Acceleration Academy part of?
Marion County Acceleration Academy is part of Marion School District.
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