Sarasota County Acceleration Academies serves 109 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
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 Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
The graduation rate of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
109 students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarasota County Acceleration Academies offer ?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sarasota County Acceleration Academies part of?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is part of Sarasota School District.
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