River City Science Academy
School Overview
River City Science Academy is a public Charter school located in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a school in Duval County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 79% of students are proficient in Math learning and 75% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 942 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 942 students are attending River City Science Academy. By gender, there are 494 and 448 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
River City Science Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 38 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| White | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 23 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for River City Science Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. 60.0% of teachers are certified. 77.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 24 | 60.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 16 | 40.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 20.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 942 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 359,544 Households |
| Population | 915,244 |
| Male | 454,084 |
| Female | 482,102 |
| Child Population | 272,453 |
| Total Housing Units | 407,960 Units |
| Average House Value | $180,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,074 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $55,807 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.20% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
River City Science Academy offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 163 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 131 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at River City Science Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 163 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 35 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 155 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 131 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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