Enrollment
343
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zenith Accelerated Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zenith Accelerated Academy
Zenith Accelerated Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 343 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Zenith Accelerated Academy is leaner than roughly 92% of Florida schools and 38% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 443 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 343 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Zenith Accelerated 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 Zenith Accelerated Academy compares
Zenith Accelerated Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Zenith Accelerated Academy.
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Zenith Accelerated Academy a good school?
Zenith Accelerated Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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