- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami
Federal NCES profile for Acceleration Academies-Central Miami, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008814
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #71 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 375
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration Academies-Central Miami ranks #71 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 120039008814 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 10.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 375
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami
375 students
What this shows Acceleration Academies-Central Miami reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acceleration Academies-Central Miami compares
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
African American 38.4%
White 2.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Acceleration Academies-Central Miami is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acceleration Academies-Central Miami Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Acceleration Academies-Central Miami's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Acceleration Academies-Central Miami
How many students attend Acceleration Academies-Central Miami?
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami has 375 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 68.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acceleration Academies-Central Miami?
10.2% of students at Acceleration Academies-Central Miami are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acceleration Academies-Central Miami?
The largest demographic group at Acceleration Academies-Central Miami is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acceleration Academies-Central Miami?
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Acceleration Academies-Central Miami rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration Academies-Central Miami ranks #71 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Acceleration Academies-Central Miami, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.