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River City Science Academy

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River City Science Academy ranks 123 rd of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 85% of Florida high schools

Summary

River City Science Academy is a public charter school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 991 students in grades 6 through 12 within the Duval County Public School District, and it stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in math, where it achieves proficiency rates far above district and state averages.

The school's most striking feature is its extraordinary math proficiency. In the 2025-2026 school year, 98% of 8th graders and 88% of 6th graders were proficient in math, dramatically outpacing district averages of 53% and 49%, respectively. This performance far exceeds nearby schools like Sandalwood High School (58% in Geometry) and Terry Parker High School (44% in Geometry). River City also excels in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates ranging from 76% to 83% across all tested grades, compared to district averages of 54-58%. The school boasts a near-perfect 100% graduation rate for 2024-2025, well above the district (94.3%) and state (92.2%) averages, and has consistently ranked in the top 15-20% of Florida high schools over the past decade.

Despite these strong academic outcomes, the school faces a notable challenge: a high chronic absenteeism rate of 47% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district average (44.8%) and significantly above the state average (31.4%). This creates an interesting contrast with nearby high-performing Samuel W. Wolfson High School, which has a much lower absenteeism rate (17.5%) and a more affluent student body (12.71% free/reduced lunch). River City serves a more economically diverse population, with 54.79% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch—a sharp increase from 34.42% just two years prior. The school's per-student spending ($9,737) is moderate compared to peers, suggesting it delivers strong results efficiently despite these demographic shifts.

991

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,737

Per pupil spending ?

54.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216

(904) 855-8010

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

Hispanic:

22.3%

African American:

13.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 66th percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (81% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg58%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

132^nd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

123^rd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 32High Schools in the Duval

54^th of 70Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	85.1	132 of 1216	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	84.2	157 of 1205	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.1	187 of 1196	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	82.8	165 of 1177	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	90.1	77 of 1148	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	89.2	87 of 1136	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	87.6	108 of 1099	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	79.5	192 of 1035	81.4%	★★★★☆
2017	81.1	176 of 1031	82.9%	★★★★☆
2016	78.8	183 of 997	81.6%	★★★★☆
2014	73.3	240 of 999	76.0%	★★★★☆
2013	77.9	187 of 956	80.4%	★★★★☆
2012	79.3	166 of 897	81.5%	★★★★☆
2011	66.8	305 of 891	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.0	297 of 839	64.6%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.9	123 of 838	85.3%	★★★★☆
2025	81.1	68 of 844	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	74.9	103 of 807	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.0	112 of 792	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.6	64 of 774	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	67.0	136 of 746	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	67.3	135 of 734	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	71.7	112 of 716	84.4%	★★★★☆
2017	67.5	131 of 714	81.7%	★★★★☆
2016	54.5	234 of 693	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.7	136 of 687	80.2%	★★★★☆
2013	67.6	145 of 648	77.6%	★★★★☆
2012	51.9	221 of 606	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.1	169 of 622	72.8%	★★★★☆
2010	88.4	44 of 620	92.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History96%+22 vs state

Math92%+33 vs state

Civics86%+9 vs state

English Language Arts80%+19 vs state

Algebra 179%+16 vs state

Geometry78%+22 vs state

Biology 171%-3 vs state

Science51%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, July 30, 2017

Love the teachers and the education they are providing my daughter Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, March 7, 2015

a very good school. this school is challenge and prepares kids for college. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River City Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	7565 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 855-8010	991	56	17.6	54.8%	496 (50.1%)	131 (13.2%)	221 (22.3%)	88 (8.9%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.8%)	71.9	123^rd of 838 public high schools	85.3%		81.1	68^th of 844 public high schools	91.9%	55	82.0	79.0	81.0	76.0	83.0	88.0	83.0	98.0	51.0	79.0	78.0	71.0	96.0	86.0	$9,737	$415	$9,321
Englewood High School	Public	9-12	4412 Barnes Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5212	1,896	83	22.8	49.6%	351 (18.5%)	533 (28.1%)	820 (43.2%)	111 (5.9%)	11 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	68 (3.6%)	22.2	653^rd of 838 public high schools	22.1%		27.5	612^th of 844 public high schools	27.5%	41				28.0	37.0					22.0	51.0	51.0	67.0		$8,814	$1,004	$7,810
Gateway Community Services	Public	6-12	3747 Belfort Rd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 646-4889	9	2	4.5	55.6%	6 (66.7%)	3 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lone Star High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8050-1 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 725-5998	243	6	40.5	39.1%	37 (15.2%)	135 (55.6%)	51 (21.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	1.6	807^th of 838 public high schools	3.7%		2.5	792^nd of 844 public high schools	6.2%	15				10.0	13.0					0.0	3.0	9.0	15.0		$9,020	$715	$8,305
Samuel W. Wolfson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5265	1,007	46	21.8	12.7%	661 (65.6%)	113 (11.2%)	124 (12.3%)	41 (4.1%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (6.2%)	91	12^th of 838 public high schools	98.6%		89.2	22^nd of 844 public high schools	97.4%	10				98.0	96.0						91.0	97.0	100.0		$9,848	$1,152	$8,695
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2819	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	2445 San Diego Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 346-5620	1,035	51	20.2	15.7%	591 (57.1%)	244 (23.6%)	112 (10.8%)	34 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.8%)	80.4	66^th of 838 public high schools	92.1%		76.4	100^th of 844 public high schools	88.2%	34				84.0	85.0					50.0	79.0	87.0	93.0		$9,625	$714	$8,910
Terry Parker High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7301 Parker School Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 720-1650	1,539	67	22.9	55.3%	258 (16.8%)	730 (47.4%)	410 (26.6%)	68 (4.4%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	62 (4.0%)	25.8	624^th of 838 public high schools	25.5%		24	644^th of 844 public high schools	23.7%	20				35.0	37.0					29.0	44.0	60.0	70.0		$9,021	$1,196	$7,825
Sandalwood High School	Public	9-12	2750 John Prom Blvd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 646-5100	2,627	101	26.0	32.9%	883 (33.6%)	664 (25.3%)	663 (25.2%)	205 (7.8%)	9 (0.3%)	13 (0.5%)	190 (7.2%)	46	397^th of 838 public high schools	52.6%		52.9	297^th of 844 public high schools	64.8%	100				56.0	56.0					48.0	58.0	60.0	80.0		$8,432	$757	$7,676
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows	Public, Charter	9-12	7510 Baymeadows Way	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 638-7947	749	35	21.4	46.9%	268 (35.8%)	150 (20.0%)	254 (33.9%)	30 (4.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.7%)	57.9	243^rd of 838 public high schools	71.0%		49.9	337^th of 844 public high schools	60.1%	94				62.0	63.0					42.0	68.0	84.0	80.0		$9,312	$44	$9,268

Frequently Asked Questions about River City Science Academy

Is River City Science Academy a good school?

River City Science Academy ranks 123^rd of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is River City Science Academy in?

Duval

How many students attend River City Science Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 991 students attended River City Science Academy.

What is the racial makeup of River City Science Academy?

Students at River City Science Academy are 50% White, 22% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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