Serving 178 students in grades 8-12, Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead's student population of 178 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3589 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
57%
28%
Black
36%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)20-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead's ranking?
Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead is ranked #3589 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead?
The graduation rate of Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead is 20-29%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead?
178 students attend Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead offer ?
Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead part of?
Acceleration Academies Llc Homestead is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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