BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL

School Overview
Burns Science and Technology (Burns Sci-Tech) Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school located in Oak Hill, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world application. By integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into daily instruction, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while fostering a culture of academic excellence and personal responsibility.

The school is known for its small-school atmosphere, which promotes a strong sense of community and individualized attention between students and staff. Because it is a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for innovative teaching methods, project-based learning, and a unique school culture that is often centered on character development and student leadership. Located in the quiet community of Oak Hill, Burns Sci-Tech serves as a significant educational hub for the area, attracting families who are seeking a specialized, high-quality alternative to traditional district-run public schools.
1,099
Total Students
69.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White936
Hispanic49
Black29
Asian22
Two or More58
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    936 (85.2%)
  • Two or More
    58 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    49 (4.5%)
  • Black
    29 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    22 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: VOLUSIA
Phone: (386)210-4915
Website: http://www.burnsscitech.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,099
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 335
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 91
Grade 5 86
Grade 6 95
Grade 7 112
Grade 8 133
Grade 9 97
Grade 10 81
Grade 11 70
Grade 12 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten72
Grade 174
Grade 275
Grade 374
Grade 491
Grade 586
Grade 695
Grade 7112
Grade 8133
Grade 997
Grade 1081
Grade 1170
Grade 1239
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51146.5%
Male58853.5%