At a glance
Reported students
2,092
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 148 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603
Acceleration Academy: 2,092 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 825
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.5:1
What the reported data says about Acceleration Academy
Acceleration Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in North Las Vegas. It is one of 368 current school records connected to Clark County. NCES reports 2,092 students for 2024–25.
Among 148 high schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 334.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.7%) and Black (22%). English learners represent 13.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Acceleration Academy
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.7%
- Hispanic52.7%
- Black22%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clark County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southeast Career Technical Academy HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,999 reported students
Eldorado HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,926 reported students
Silverado HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,914 reported students
Chaparral HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,295 reported students
Durango HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,322 reported students
Bonanza HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,858 reported students
Public schools near Acceleration Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne HS High · Clark County | 09–12 | 1,855 | 0.8 mi |
| Explore Academy High · Charter · State Sponsored Charter Schools | 06–12 | 356 | 1.4 mi |
| Nevada State High School North Las Vegas High · Charter · State Sponsored Charter Schools | 11–12 | 55 | 1.5 mi |
| Canyon Springs HS High · Clark County | 09–12 | 2,812 | 2.1 mi |
| Mojave HS High · Clark County | 09–12 | 2,487 | 2.1 mi |
| Desert Rose HS High · Clark County | 09–12 | 137 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Acceleration Academy
What grades does Acceleration Academy serve?
Acceleration Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Clark County.
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
Acceleration Academy reported 2,092 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 148 Nevada high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 825 students.
Is Acceleration Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Acceleration Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clark County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Acceleration Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Acceleration Academy in?
Acceleration Academy is part of Clark County, based in Las Vegas, NV, which operates 368 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Acceleration Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cheyenne HS (0.8 mi), Explore Academy (1.4 mi), Nevada State High School North Las Vegas (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.