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River City Science Academy

7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216

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Tel: (904) 855-8010

Serving 989 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).

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 Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 989 students
Minority Enrollment: 50%
: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
: Top 10%
: 76% (Top 20%)
: 76% (Top 10%)
: 75% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 10%)

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

River City Science Academy's student population of 989 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

School Type

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	River City Science Academy
6	137
7	146
8	149
9	149
10	147
11	154
12	107

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Total Students

989 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy
2023	979
2022	950
2021	944
2020	920
2019	920
2018	934
2017	934
2016	854
2015	847
2014	844
2013	746
2012	593
2011	551
2010	533
2009	271

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)

53 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy
2023	53
2022	54
2021	10
2020	49
2019	49
2016	35
2015	38
2014	35
2013	25
2012	38
2011	36
2010	31
2009	18

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Year Founded

2007

School Motto

'Education for the Future'

School Mascot

Rockets

School Rankings

River City Science Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of River City Science Academy is 0.68, 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)

#353 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy
2023	#353
2022	#331
2021	#514
2019	#453
2018	#495
2017	#505
2016	#970
2015	#1148
2014	#445
2013	#898
2012	#1016

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76%

52%

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	76%	52%	50%
2022	78%	52%	50%
2021	66%	48%	46%
2019	79%	59%	57%
2018	76%	58%	55%
2017	82%	57%	57%
2016	62%	54%	48%
2015	61%	53%	45%
2014	70%	59%	53%
2013	70%	58%	54%
2012	65%	57%	52%

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76%

52%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2022	76%	52%	46%
2021	73%	52%	45%
2019	75%	56%	49%
2018	74%	55%	55%
2017	66%	54%	48%
2016	63%	52%	47%
2015	58%	53%	47%
2014	64%	58%	53%
2013	63%	58%	53%
2012	63%	57%	52%
2011	63%	62%	57%

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75%

52%

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2022	75%	52%	46%
2021	65%	51%	46%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	18:1	17:1	18:1
2022	18:1	16:1	18:1
2020	19:1	16:1	18:1
2019	19:1	16:1	18:1
2016	24:1	16:1	18:1
2015	22:1	16:1	17:1
2014	24:1	15:1	17:1
2013	30:1	15:1	17:1
2012	16:1	15:1	17:1
2011	15:1	15:1	16:1
2010	17:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

n/a

Asian

8%

3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	8%	3%	5%
2022	7%	3%	5%
2021	6%	3%	5%
2020	6%	3%	5%
2019	6%	3%	5%
2018	5%	4%	5%
2017	5%	4%	5%
2016	5%	3%	5%
2015	4%	3%	5%
2014	4%	3%	5%
2013	4%	3%	5%
2012	4%	3%	6%
2011	3%	3%	4%
2010	5%	4%	6%
2009	4%	4%	6%

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Hispanic

21%

37%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	19%	37%	17%
2022	18%	36%	16%
2021	18%	35%	15%
2020	17%	34%	13%
2019	17%	34%	13%
2018	15%	32%	12%
2017	15%	32%	12%
2016	13%	32%	10%
2015	14%	31%	11%
2014	11%	30%	9%
2013	12%	29%	9%
2012	10%	29%	8%
2011	9%	28%	8%
2010	9%	27%	8%
2009	10%	26%	8%

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Black

15%

21%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	16%	21%	43%
2022	18%	21%	43%
2021	19%	22%	44%
2020	22%	22%	44%
2019	22%	22%	44%
2018	22%	22%	44%
2017	22%	22%	44%
2016	21%	23%	45%
2015	21%	23%	43%
2014	23%	23%	44%
2013	22%	23%	44%
2012	20%	23%	44%
2011	20%	23%	45%
2010	27%	24%	45%
2009	27%	24%	45%

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White

50%

35%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	50%	35%	30%
2022	50%	36%	31%
2021	49%	36%	31%
2020	49%	37%	33%
2019	49%	37%	33%
2018	53%	39%	35%
2017	53%	39%	35%
2016	56%	39%	36%
2015	58%	40%	37%
2014	59%	41%	38%
2013	59%	42%	39%
2012	62%	42%	39%
2011	65%	43%	40%
2010	59%	45%	41%
2009	59%	46%	41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

n/a

Two or more races

6%

4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	6%	4%	5%
2022	6%	4%	5%
2021	7%	4%	5%
2020	5%	4%	5%
2019	5%	4%	5%
2018	5%	3%	4%
2017	5%	3%	4%
2016	5%	3%	4%
2015	3%	3%	4%
2014	3%	3%	4%
2013	3%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.68

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	0.69	0.70	0.69
2022	0.68	0.70	0.69
2021	0.69	0.70	0.68
2020	0.68	0.70	0.67
2019	0.68	0.70	0.67
2018	0.65	0.70	0.66
2017	0.65	0.70	0.66
2016	0.63	0.70	0.66
2015	0.60	0.70	0.65
2014	0.59	0.69	0.65
2013	0.59	0.69	0.65
2012	0.57	0.69	0.65
2011	0.54	0.69	0.64
2010	0.59	0.69	0.62
2009	0.59	0.69	0.62

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90-94%

87%

Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	92%	87%	86%
2022	95%	87%	86%
2021	95%	89%	90%
2020	95%	89%	91%
2019	95%	87%	87%
2018	95%	86%	85%
2017	95%	83%	81%
2016	82%	82%	79%
2015	92%	79%	77%
2014	82%	78%	74%
2013	74%	78%	72%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

40%

47%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	27%	49%	51%
2022	36%	50%	51%
2021	39%	50%	50%
2020	36%	50%	49%
2019	36%	50%	49%
2018	39%	53%	50%
2017	39%	53%	50%
2016	7%	48%	38%
2015	4%	53%	42%
2014	25%	52%	47%
2013	22%	51%	45%
2012	24%	50%	47%
2011	25%	49%	48%
2010	26%	45%	42%
2009	18%	40%	38%

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Eligible for

7%

4%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	River City Science Academy	Florida	Duval School District
2023	7%	4%	1%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	4%	4%	2%
2020	4%	6%	2%
2019	4%	6%	2%
2018	8%	5%	2%
2017	8%	5%	2%
2013	1%	7%	4%
2012	2%	7%	5%
2011	1%	7%	5%
2010	4%	9%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Duval School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Rockets

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is River City Science Academy's ranking?

River City Science Academy is ranked #353 out of 3,662 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?

76% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.

How many students attend River City Science Academy?

989 students attend River City Science Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of River City Science Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does River City Science Academy offer ?

River City Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).

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 Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 989 students
Minority Enrollment: 50%
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
: Top 10%
: 76% (Top 20%)
: 76% (Top 10%)
: 75% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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