Sarasota County Acceleration Academies serves 94 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (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 94 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 0.66, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
47%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
The graduation rate of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
94 students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies has a student ration of 31:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarasota County Acceleration Academies part of?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is part of Sarasota School District.
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