- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spanaway, WA
Acceleration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Acceleration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530048003466
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acceleration Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 450
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048003466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Acceleration Academy grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 530048003466 · Spanaway, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 49.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Acceleration Academy grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Acceleration Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 450
Acceleration Academy
450 students
What this shows Acceleration Academy reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acceleration Academy compares
Acceleration Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 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
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 15.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.3%
African American 6.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Acceleration Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanaway Middle School | 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
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Spanaway
2 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 450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 62.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acceleration Academy?
49.6% of students at Acceleration Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acceleration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Acceleration Academy is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acceleration Academy?
Acceleration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 high schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Acceleration Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Spanaway, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Spanaway on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Acceleration Academy, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.