TAYLOR COUNTY ACCELERATED SCHOOL

TAYLOR COUNTY ACCELERATED SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the TAYLOR school district, located in PERRY, FL with about 23 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, TAYLOR COUNTY ACCELERATED SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

TAYLOR COUNTY ACCELERATED SCHOOL, located in Perry, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Taylor County School District. As an "accelerated" institution, the school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative learning environment. Its primary mission focuses on providing targeted academic interventions, credit recovery opportunities, and personalized instruction to help students stay on track for high school graduation or transition successfully back into a traditional classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a structured and supportive atmosphere, often serving students who require a different pace or style of instruction than what is available in a conventional school environment. By maintaining a smaller setting and a more focused curriculum, TAYLOR COUNTY ACCELERATED SCHOOL aims to address individual learning needs, improve student engagement, and ensure that all students have the resources necessary to achieve their academic and personal goals within the district.

For more information, contact TAYLOR COUNTY ACCELERATED SCHOOL at (850) 838-2558 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

520 E LAFAYETTE ST
PERRY, FL 32347-2898
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TAYLOR COUNTY ACCELERATED SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PERRY, FL with about 23 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
TAYLOR
Total Students:
23
Teachers:
8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 23 students

White
47.8%
Black or African American
30.4%
Two or more races
17.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%

Female
26.1%
Male
73.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.