River City Science Academy Middle-High

Public, non-profit, A rated, high-performing charter

Free and reduced-price lunch

National Science Olympiad

50

Uniform required

To ensure all students reach their maximum potential in a diverse, structured and nurturing environment and to prepare students for a future in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.

The vision of RCSA is to: ensure that students become successful in their subsequent education and responsible and productive citizens in a rapidly changing world; to apply innovative methods and interdisciplinary instruction and rigor, creating a stimulating and student-centered learning environment; to model, educate and engage students in critical thinking and problem solving by teaching the whole child beyond the classroom; to be a catalyst for change in STEM education; to graduate every student college or career ready.

River City Science Academy (RCSA) is a Tuition Free, Public, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) focus, Duval County Public Charter School located in Jacksonville. RCSA provides strong academics and college bound programs in addition to after school programs. RCSA is one of the successful charter schools in Florida. RCSA is recognized as High Performing Charter School by Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). RCSA was initially granted a five year charter contract from Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) in the fall of 2006. After finding a suitable building site, RCSA opened its doors on the corner of Southside and Beach Blvd in August 2007, serving grades 6th and 7th. Following the 2008 - 2009 school year, River City Science Academy received an A-grade from the Florida Department of Education, becoming the first charter school in Duval county to receive the distinction.

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