Acceleration East

Acceleration East is a public high school in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Acceleration East has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 569 out of 844 schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Acceleration East faces significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with high socioeconomic needs. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated between 77.8% and 89.7%, slightly below the district and state averages. Acceleration East also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 57.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are generally below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Acceleration East's proficiency rates were 46% in 10th grade ELA, 60% in 8th grade ELA, and 33% in 9th grade ELA, compared to the district averages of 57%, 53%, and 54%, respectively.

Interestingly, Acceleration East's performance lags behind nearby charter and magnet schools, such as Cornerstone Charter Academy High and William R. Boone High, which have consistently outperformed Acceleration East in key metrics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Cornerstone Charter Academy High had a 64% proficiency rate in 10th grade ELA, compared to Acceleration East's 46%. Additionally, Colonial High, a public magnet school located about 2.5 miles from Acceleration East, has a larger student population and generally performs better than Acceleration East, with higher test scores and graduation rates.