- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · North Las Vegas, NV
Acceleration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Acceleration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000950
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acceleration Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in North Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,092
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration Academy ranks #3 of 8 public schools in North Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+446 students YoY
Acceleration Academy grew from 1,148 students in 2022-23 to 1,594 in 2023-24 (+38.9%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+446 students YoY 320006000950 · North Las Vegas, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,092 enr · 98.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Acceleration Academy grew from 1,148 students in 2022-23 to 1,594 in 2023-24 (+38.9%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Acceleration Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school
Acceleration Academy
2,092 students
What this shows Acceleration Academy reports 2,092 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acceleration Academy compares
Acceleration Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,092 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2,092
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 52.7%
African American 22.0%
White 13.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Acceleration Academy is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acceleration Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Acceleration Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in North Las Vegas
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 Academy
How many students attend Acceleration Academy?
Acceleration Academy has 2,092 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,148 (2022-23) → 1,594 (2023-24), up 446.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acceleration Academy?
98.5% of students at Acceleration Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acceleration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Acceleration Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in North Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acceleration Academy?
Acceleration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Academy rank among public schools in North Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration Academy ranks #3 of 8 public schools in North Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Acceleration Academy, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.