- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kissimmee, FL
Zenith Accelerated Academy
Federal NCES profile for Zenith Accelerated Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147000920
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zenith Accelerated Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 26
- schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Zenith Accelerated Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zenith Accelerated Academy ranks #1 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Zenith Accelerated Academy grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 120147000920 · Kissimmee, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 11.1:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Zenith Accelerated Academy grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Zenith Accelerated Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 343
Zenith Accelerated Academy
343 students
What this shows Zenith Accelerated Academy reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zenith Accelerated Academy compares
Zenith Accelerated Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 16.0%
White 9.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Zenith Accelerated Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zenith Accelerated Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zenith Accelerated Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Zenith Accelerated Academy
How many students attend Zenith Accelerated Academy?
Zenith Accelerated Academy has 343 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zenith Accelerated Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Zenith Accelerated Academy is 11.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zenith Accelerated Academy?
67.3% of students at Zenith Accelerated Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zenith Accelerated Academy?
The largest demographic group at Zenith Accelerated Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zenith Accelerated Academy?
Zenith Accelerated Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zenith Accelerated Academy rank among schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Zenith Accelerated Academy ranks #1 of 26 schools in Kissimmee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Zenith Accelerated Academy, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.