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River City Science Academy

7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
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Top 10%
Serving 979 students in grades 6-12, River City Science Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 979 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

River City Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
River City Science Academy's student population of 979 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
979 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
River City Science Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Science Academy is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#331 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River City Science Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River City Science Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River City Science Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River City Science Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in River City Science Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River City Science Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River City Science Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River City Science Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in River City Science Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River City Science Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of River City Science Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of River City Science Academy and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River City Science Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River City Science Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City Science Academy's ranking?
River City Science Academy is ranked #331 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of River City Science Academy?
The graduation rate of River City Science Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend River City Science Academy?
979 students attend River City Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of River City Science Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River City Science Academy?
River City Science Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does River City Science Academy offer ?
River City Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is River City Science Academy part of?
River City Science Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is River City Science Academy located?
River City Science Academy is located in the Hogan neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 979 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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