Acceleration East

Summary:

Acceleration East is a public high school in Orlando, Florida, serving 220 students in grades 8-12. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Acceleration East stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (80%) compared to the surrounding area. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast to higher-performing schools like Cornerstone Charter Academy High and William R Boone High. Acceleration East's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 80.8% to 100%, lower than the 94.8% rate at nearby Colonial High. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 62.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite its relatively high per-student spending of $16,236 in the 2022-2023 school year, Acceleration East's student proficiency rates on state assessments are consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (58%), Geometry (46%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (42%) were all below the Orange County and state averages. These challenges suggest that Acceleration East may be facing significant obstacles in providing a quality education to its students, despite its relatively high per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 2274 S Semoran Blvd
       Orlando, FL  32822


(407) 992-0917

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
358th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,236 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
African American:
11.8%
White:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Acceleration East is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Acceleration East ranks better than 55.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 17th among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.26. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Acceleration East freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80%), African American (11.8%), White (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acceleration East is 13.7, which is the 19th best among 36 high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acceleration East is $16,236, which is the 10th highest among 36 high schools in the Orange School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Acceleration East was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Acceleration East 358th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Acceleration East in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Acceleration East

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 4.59 833rd 891 6.5%
2012 18.46 743rd 897 17.2%
2013 15.90 814th 956 14.9%
2014 13.50 881st 999 11.8%
2019 12.00 994th 1099 9.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Acceleration East

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 9.68 550th 622 11.6%
2012 4.79 566th 606 6.6%
2013 17.07 534th 648 17.6%
2014 12.77 574th 687 16.4%
2016 7.74 603rd 693 13.0%
2017 6.42 628th 714 12.0%
2018 9.03 599th 716 16.3%
2019 11.52 609th 734 17.0%
2021 15.98 589th 746 21.0%
2022 13.13 634th 774 18.1%
2023 26.07 541st 792 31.7%
2024 45.26 358th 807 55.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Acceleration East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 53 87 4 148 0 n/a n/a 6 298
2011 58 136 6 200 0 0 11 0 411
2012 40 131 6 192 0 0 9 0 378
2013 29 84 5 168 0 0 7 0 293
2014 24 67 2 155 0 0 2 0 250
2015 24 44 2 163 0 0 5 0 238
2016 19 40 2 170 0 0 1 0 232
2017 16 45 1 174 0 1 2 0 239
2018 18 20 1 142 0 1 2 0 184
2019 22 19 2 166 0 1 2 0 212
2020 19 27 2 174 0 1 3 0 226
2021 12 20 0 146 0 0 1 0 179
2022 8 21 1 142 0 0 1 0 173
2023 16 26 1 176 0 0 1 0 220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Acceleration East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 298 14.0 21.2 71.6
2011 411 18.0 22.8 78.6
2012 378 19.0 19.8 74.6
2013 293 17.0 17.2 89.4
2014 250 18.0 13.8 98.8
2015 238 17.0 14.0 98.7
2016 232 17.0 13.6 98.7
2017 239 17.0 14.0 98.7
2018 184 16.0 11.5 69
2019 212 16.0 13.2 64.2
2020 226 17.0 13.2 95.1
2021 179 16.0 11.1 63.1
2022 173 15.0 11.5 67.6
2023 220 16.0 13.7 70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Acceleration East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 298 14.0 21.2 71.6
2011 411 18.0 22.8 78.6
2012 378 19.0 19.8 74.6
2013 293 17.0 17.2 89.4
2014 250 18.0 13.8 98.8
2015 238 17.0 14.0 98.7
2016 232 17.0 13.6 98.7
2017 239 17.0 14.0 98.7
2018 184 16.0 11.5 69
2019 212 16.0 13.2 64.2
2020 226 17.0 13.2 95.1
2021 179 16.0 11.1 63.1
2022 173 15.0 11.5 67.6
2023 220 16.0 13.7 70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Acceleration East

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $798 (5.2%) $14,633 (94.8%) $15,431
2019 $786 (5.2%) $14,276 (94.8%) $15,063
2020 $1,001 (6.7%) $13,892 (93.3%) $14,894
2021 $2,281 (11.1%) $18,318 (88.9%) $20,600
2022 $3,296 (14.7%) $19,144 (85.3%) $22,439
2023 $1,850 (11.4%) $14,387 (88.6%) $16,236

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Acceleration East

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 609th of 734 High schoolsRanks 541st of 792 High schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Acceleration East)3627
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5447
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Acceleration East)018
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)3638
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Acceleration East)169
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Orange)4950
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Acceleration East)3532
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5250
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Acceleration East)2226
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5046
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Acceleration East)1548
 33%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Acceleration East)3841
 3%
   End of Course US History (Orange)7063
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Acceleration East)1624
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)6351
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Acceleration East)3013
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (Orange)5344
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students212220
 3.8%
African American1926
 36.8%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic166176
 6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2216
 27.3%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%70%
 5.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Acceleration East.

Students at Acceleration East are 80% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% White.

Acceleration East ranks 358th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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