RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INNOVATION SCHOOL

School Overview
River City Science Academy (RCSA) Innovation, located on Baycenter Road in Jacksonville, is a public charter school that operates under the umbrella of the Duval County Public Schools system. The school is part of the well-established RCSA network, which is widely recognized for its rigorous academic focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By providing a specialized curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for success in competitive fields while fostering critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills in a structured, supportive environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, RCSA Innovation emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission generally centers on fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. As a charter institution, it offers families an alternative educational pathway within the district, prioritizing innovation in the classroom and utilizing data-driven instruction to help students meet both state and national academic standards.
813
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INNOVATION SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White275
Hispanic143
Black272
Asian44
Two or More77
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    275 (33.8%)
  • Black
    272 (33.5%)
  • Hispanic
    143 (17.6%)
  • Two or More
    77 (9.5%)
  • Asian
    44 (5.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DUVAL
Phone: (904)855-8010
Website: http://www.rivercityscience.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 399
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 101
Grade 1 98
Grade 2 93
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 103
Grade 7 106
Grade 8 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INNOVATION SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten101
Grade 198
Grade 293
Grade 395
Grade 477
Grade 552
Grade 6103
Grade 7106
Grade 888
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INNOVATION SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37946.6%
Male43453.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)