Why Us

A Trusted Partner Since 2014

Acceleration Academies has helped thousands of young adults stymied by the traditional high school setting overcome real-life obstacles and earn their district high school diploma. We combine a web-based curriculum and in-person coaching/support inside our centrally-located open-concept academies.

We saw an opportunity with Acceleration Academies to show that all kids matter. We’ve been relentless. We don’t quit on kids. If there is no coordinated effort to recapture kids, then we’re failing them twice.

Dr. Jon Prince

St. Lucie Public Schools Superintendent

The Acceleration Academy difference

St. Lucie Partnership Results

Overall District Graduation Rate Improved from 65% to 92% (2011-2024).

Acceleration Academies began with an initial pool of 400 disengaged students.

We have celebrated 683 Acceleration Academy Graduates (2016-2024).

The 2024 St. Lucie Acceleration Academy Class includes 68% in-cohort students.

St. Lucie County and Acceleration Academies: Better Together

Our partnership focused on these five priorities. We worked together to improve student attendance, academic progress, and ultimately the graduation rate.

  1. Identify and support at-risk students early.

  2. Staff schools with graduation coaches.

  3. Refine and expand the in-house alternatives.

  4. Partner with Acceleration Academies to re-engage older, out-of-cohort students.

  5. Expand Acceleration Academies’ role to include in-cohort students.

Download The Full Case Study

Discover how St. Lucie Public Schools transformed their graduation rates from 65% to 94% by implementing a multi-tiered support system, including early identification of at-risk students and dedicated graduation coaches. Download the full case study to learn more about their innovative approach and the impact on students' success and the broader community.

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Cognia Accreditation

Read our full Cognia Accreditation Report to learn why Acceleration Academies earned a rating 25 percent higher than the average for the more than 36,000 schools endorsed by Cognia, the world’s largest accreditation body.

Take a look inside our academies with this virtual tour.