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Acceleration Academies

Flexible high school completion

Overview

Acceleration Academies is a alternative education organization. It operates flexible high school completion programs with personalized instruction, academic coaching, and in-person or remote learning options. Its academies support students who need a different path to earn a diploma and school partners seeking re-engagement programs. The model combines individualized learning plans, progress coaching, credentialed instruction, student services, data tracking, and local academy operations. Work spans teachers, academic coaches, student support, enrollment, community outreach, data, and academy administration.

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About Acceleration Academies

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Why Acceleration Academies is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social ImpactEducation

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Santa Rosa doubled enrollment from 68 to 150 after opening its permanent campus.
  • Cincinnati launched in 2026 on Xavier University campus, widening Midwest reach.
  • Bethel District partnership opened Washington exposure and another district-issued diploma pathway.

What critics are saying

  • Two 2020 North Carolina cases remain active on Law360 in November 2026.
  • Miami-Dade’s 2026 dropout-prevention RFP compresses margins and invites price competition.
  • School-district contracts can vanish fast; one non-renewal can strand local staffing and facilities.

What makes Acceleration Academies unique

  • District-branded dropout recovery programs embed inside public school systems.
  • Hybrid, self-paced diploma recovery serves 5,000+ students across eight states.
  • Permanent campuses in Santa Rosa, Cincinnati, and DeKalb signal repeatable expansion.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Professional Certification Support
  • Performance Bonus
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

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