Enrollment
2,092
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000950
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
What stands out at Acceleration Academy
Acceleration Academy is a high-poverty, large high school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 2,092 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 95% of state schools at 2,092 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among North Las Vegas's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada State High School North Las Vegas (55 students): Acceleration Academy is larger than that campus by headcount.
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Acceleration Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Acceleration Academy compares
Acceleration Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Acceleration Academy.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Acceleration Academy a good school?
Acceleration Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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