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Acceleration Academy

Public Grades 8-12

693^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 17% of Florida high schools

Summary

Acceleration Academy in Port St. Lucie, FL, is a small alternative high school serving 418 students in grades 8-12 within the St. Lucie Public School District, designed to help credit-deficient or at-risk students get back on track.

This school faces severe challenges that set it apart dramatically from nearby schools. Its graduation rate of 51.3% is roughly half that of neighboring schools like Port St. Lucie High School (99.8%) and Fort Pierce Central High School (96.9%). The most critical issue is chronic absenteeism, affecting nearly 9 out of 10 students (88.9%)—over 2.5 times higher than the worst-performing nearby school. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio of 83.6:1 is unsustainable, over three times higher than any other local high school, making individualized attention nearly impossible. Test proficiency across all subjects (Algebra 1 at 31%, US History at 37%) lags significantly behind district and state averages, while nearby schools often score 70-90% proficient in subjects like Biology and US History.

Despite these struggles, there are signs of improvement. The graduation rate has tripled from 16.8% in 2021-2022, and test scores in Algebra 1 and ELA have shown year-over-year gains. However, the absenteeism crisis has worsened dramatically, suggesting the school is making progress with students who attend but failing to engage the majority. Per-student spending ($7,012) is lower than comprehensive high schools but higher than high-performing Somerset College Preparatory Academy ($6,744), indicating challenges stem from severe social and behavioral issues rather than funding alone. For parents, this school represents a high-needs environment where addressing attendance and staffing must come before academic metrics can realistically improve.

418

Students ?

83.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,012

Per pupil spending ?

56.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

329 SE Port St Lucie Blvd
Port St Lucie, FL 34984

(772) 618-1777

District: St. Lucie

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.1%

White:

32.8%

African American:

27.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 9th percentile in 2022 → 17th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2022

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (35% vs 66% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (51% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg61%

Florida avg66%

693^rd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 17%▲ up 8 pts since 2022

From bottom 9% (2022) to bottom 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 11High Schools in the St. Lucie

38^th of 70St. Lucie among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	13.7	693 of 838	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	4.8	743 of 844	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.4	659 of 807	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	7.3	679 of 792	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	4.1	701 of 774	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History37%-37 vs state

English Language Arts35%-26 vs state

Algebra 131%-32 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Acceleration Academy	Public	8-12	329 SE Port St Lucie Blvd	Port St Lucie	34984	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 618-1777	418	5	83.6	56.5%	137 (32.8%)	114 (27.3%)	151 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)	13.7	693^rd of 838 public high schools	17.3%		4.8	743^rd of 844 public high schools	12.0%	50					35.0					31.0			37.0		$7,012	$197	$6,815
Treasure Coast High School	Public	9-12	1000 SW Darwin Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 807-4300	3,124	117	26.6	53.0%	666 (21.3%)	1,177 (37.7%)	1,095 (35.1%)	41 (1.3%)	4 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	136 (4.4%)	46.8	384^th of 838 public high schools	54.2%		44.3	408^th of 844 public high schools	51.7%	24				62.0	60.0					35.0	45.0	73.0	72.0		$8,869	$590	$8,278
St. Lucie West Centennial High	Public	9-12	1485 SW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 344-4400	2,914	115	25.2	50.9%	746 (25.6%)	983 (33.7%)	988 (33.9%)	52 (1.8%)	8 (0.3%)	10 (0.3%)	127 (4.4%)	36.6	514^th of 838 public high schools	38.7%		38.4	480^th of 844 public high schools	43.1%	34				52.0	56.0					15.0	32.0	72.0	67.0		$9,332	$640	$8,692
Port St. Lucie High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 SE Jaguar Ln	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	Yes	No	Yes	(772) 337-6770	1,793	77	23.3	58.9%	522 (29.1%)	543 (30.3%)	585 (32.6%)	31 (1.7%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	104 (5.8%)	47.5	374^th of 838 public high schools	55.4%		40	464^th of 844 public high schools	45.0%	90				58.0	56.0					26.0	55.0	78.0	78.0		$10,095	$792	$9,303
Jensen Beach High School	Public	9-12	2875 NW Goldenrod Rd	Jensen Beach	34957	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 232-3500	1,722	82	21.0	39.4%	970 (56.3%)	132 (7.7%)	504 (29.3%)	29 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (4.9%)	55.4	272^nd of 838 public high schools	67.5%		56.5	248^th of 844 public high schools	70.6%	24				54.0	63.0					46.0	71.0	81.0	77.0		$11,214	$593	$10,620
Legacy High School	Public	9-12	9461 Brandywine Lane	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(772) 429-3600	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	52.5	307^th of 838 public high schools	63.4%					(n/a)				63.0	63.0					34.0	57.0	82.0	77.0
Somerset Career Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	725 NW California Blvd	Port Saint Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(772) 301-1711	40	3	13.3	37.5%	18 (45.0%)	4 (10.0%)	17 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)	91.0				60.0	64.0									$21,637	$13,081	$8,556
Somerset College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	725 NW California Blvd	Port Saint Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 343-7028	1,463	44	33.3	48.3%	434 (29.7%)	411 (28.1%)	522 (35.7%)	31 (2.1%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.0%)	75.6	98^th of 838 public high schools	88.3%		74.9	115^th of 844 public high schools	86.4%	17	75.0	77.0	67.0	73.0	80.0	72.0	80.0	53.0	70.0	72.0	96.0	98.0	91.0	82.0	$6,744	$175	$6,569
Mosaic Digital Academy (St. Lucie Virtual Franchise) Pt	Public, Virtual	6-12	12051 NW Cooper Creek	Port St Lucie	34987	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	Yes	No	(772) 429-5504	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Data House	Public	6-12	4590 Selvitz Rd	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 467-4020	3	1	3.0		1 (33.3%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Acceleration Academy

What is the racial makeup of Acceleration Academy?

Students at Acceleration Academy are 36% Hispanic, 33% White, 27% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Acceleration Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 418 students attended Acceleration Academy.

What district is Acceleration Academy in?

St. Lucie

Is Acceleration Academy a good school?

Acceleration Academy ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Florida high schools.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

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

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