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DEERFIELD BEACH, Flor. – September 23, 2026 - Students in Broward County, Florida, who need a different path to a high school diploma now have another option to continue their education and work toward graduation.

Broward County Acceleration Academies, in partnership with Broward County Public Schools, recently opened a second location in Deerfield Beach. The new academy serves students who may benefit from greater flexibility and personalized support, helping them reconnect with their education and continue working toward a Florida high school diploma.

With a mission to remove academic and non-academic barriers that have historically made earning a high school diploma challenging for some students, Broward County Acceleration Academies operates on a year-round calendar with a hybrid learning model that blends in-person academic coaching at the academy with an online curriculum that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“Broward County Acceleration Academies is proud to be part of a community that believes every student deserves a meaningful opportunity to earn a high school diploma,” said Liset Cruz, Interim Academy Director of Broward County Acceleration Academies. “Our partnership with Broward County Public Schools allows us to connect with students who may need a different approach to education and provide the flexibility, relationships and personalized support they need to keep working toward graduation. Opening our second location in Deerfield Beach means we can bring that support closer to even more students and families across Broward County. We’re excited to grow our partnership and our reach so more young people have access to the opportunity we provide.”

Students take one class at a time and each course is designed to be completed in 2-4 weeks. For those who once felt overwhelmed by the traditional school day and juggling multiple subjects at once, taking one course at a time allows them to stay focused, build momentum and make clear progress toward graduation.

Each student receives a personalized learning plan designed to track their progress and map a path toward graduation. A strong emphasis on authentic relationships between students, teachers, and mentors helps learners rebuild confidence, find encouragement, and stay on track academically.

“Too many students begin to believe that graduating isn’t possible for them,” said Kelli Campbell, the CEO of Acceleration Academies who is a proud first-generation high school and college graduate. “We’re here to change that story. Broward County Acceleration Academies provides a supportive, flexible environment where students can overcome obstacles, rediscover their strengths and make meaningful progress toward graduation. As part of a nationwide network, we know what’s possible when students are given the support and opportunities they need to succeed. Every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and capable of success, and we’re proud to help Broward County students build brighter futures.”

The first Broward County Acceleration Academies location opened last year at 725 Progresso Drive in Fort Lauderdale.

Deerfield Beach was selected for Broward County Acceleration Academies’ second site to make its flexible, supportive high school model accessible to more students across the county.

Broward County Acceleration Academies - Deerfield Beach is located inside the Hillsboro Community Center at 50 Hillsboro Technology Drive.

Broward County Acceleration Academies is tuition-free and enrolls eligible students ages 14-20 in grades 9-12.

Interested families can learn more and apply here.

ABOUT ACCELERATION ACADEMIES: As a leading school district partner in student-centered alternative education, Acceleration Academies provides students a second chance at a high school diploma by offering a hybrid learning model blending in-person academic coaching with engaging online coursework, flexible scheduling, and personalized support from teachers and mentors. Find more information at accelerationacademies.org.

Media Contact:
\u200bAlyssa Reynolds
\u200bPando Public Relations for Acceleration Academies
\u200balyssa@pandopublicrelations.com

Broward County Acceleration Academies First Location (Fort Lauderdale) Photos

Note to media: In the graduation photos, the graduation student speaker Victoria Lopez is a remarkable young woman. Acceleration Academies wrote a story about her last year for their own channels.

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