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Osceola Science Charter School

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Osceola Science Charter School ranks 617 th of 2240 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

617^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 72% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Osceola Science Charter School in Kissimmee, FL, is a K-12 school serving 1,158 students in the Osceola district, which ranks in the bottom 20th percentile statewide, yet the school itself stands out as an academic powerhouse with exceptional performance across nearly every subject and grade level.

What makes this school truly remarkable is its consistent outperformance of both district and state averages, especially given its classification as an "Alternative" school and a moderate economic disadvantage rate of about 49.6% free/reduced lunch. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 92% of students were proficient in Biology 1, compared to just 24% at New Beginnings Education Center and 43% at Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida. The school is also highly efficient, spending just $9,010 per student—far less than New Beginnings Education Center ($26,966) and Renaissance Academy Of Arts And Sciences ($10,252)—while delivering top-tier results. However, the school faces challenges, including a high student-teacher ratio of 28.9:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 40%, though this is significantly lower than the 81.5% rate at New Beginnings Education Center.

One interesting pattern is a "9th grade slump" in English Language Arts, where proficiency drops dramatically from 69% in 8th grade to just 40% in 9th grade, suggesting a transition issue for students entering high school. Meanwhile, the school excels in high school STEM subjects, with Geometry and Biology 1 proficiency rates consistently in the high 80s and 90s. The elementary grades (3-5) also perform well above state averages, while middle school grades show more variability. Overall, Osceola Science Charter School offers a unique blend of high academic achievement and cost efficiency, making it a standout choice for families in the Kissimmee area.

1,158

Students ?

28.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,010

Per pupil spending ?

49.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2849 N John Young Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34741

(321) 697-4040

District: Osceola

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.0%

White:

15.5%

Asian:

9.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2022 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

!Large classes — about 29 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

617^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 7 pts since 2019

From top 20% (2019) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

343^rd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 8 pts since 2021

From top 20% (2021) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

237^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 28%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 6Alternative Schools in the Osceola

57^th of 70Osceola 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	70.7	617 of 2240	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	66.3	726 of 2258	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	954 of 2256	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	973 of 2240	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.2	782 of 2219	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.2	597 of 2247	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.1	442 of 2182	79.7%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	343 of 1216	71.8%	★★★★☆
2025	63.0	421 of 1205	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.4	428 of 1196	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.2	534 of 1177	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.3	300 of 1148	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	230 of 1136	79.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 192%+18 vs state

Geometry89%+33 vs state

Civics78%~ state avg

Math70%+8 vs state

English Language Arts69%+8 vs state

Algebra 169%+6 vs state

Science68%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, May 18, 2020

Both my granddaughters are at this school and the principal and staff is excellent. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 5, 2019

Dedicated teachers & staff, excellent community like environment. The perfect place for my student. We love this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
Osceola Science Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2849 N John Young Pkwy	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 697-4040	1,158	40	28.9	49.6%	180 (15.5%)	93 (8.0%)	729 (63.0%)	109 (9.4%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (3.3%)								(n/a)	73.0	72.0	74.0	74.0	62.0	69.0	40.0	60.0	81.0	66.0	67.0	61.0	72.0	74.0	64.0	72.0	69.0	89.0	92.0		78.0	$9,010	$00	$9,010
New Beginnings Education Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2599 West Vine St	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 348-4466	179	16	11.1	65.9%	17 (9.5%)	50 (27.9%)	106 (59.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)				15.0	33.0	14.0	20.0	19.0				15.0	29.0	13.0		6.0	4.0	9.0	24.0	32.0	26.0	$26,966	$1,754	$25,211
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	111 E Monument Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(407) 392-0685	745	28	26.6	37.6%	253 (34.0%)	199 (26.7%)	260 (34.9%)	14 (1.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.2%)								(n/a)	34.0	28.0	33.0	36.0	36.0	37.0	42.0	28.0	10.0	8.0	3.0	13.0	17.0	9.0	10.0	15.0	10.0	10.0	43.0	28.0	29.0	$10,330	$00	$10,330
Hospital/Homebound Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	805 Bill Beck Blvd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 343-8703	2	0			1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)								(n/a)
Renaissance Academy Of Arts And Sciences	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4480 Boggy Creek Rd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 785-6495	962	9	106.8	56.3%	111 (11.5%)	64 (6.7%)	732 (76.1%)	26 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.8%)								(n/a)	71.0	63.0	66.0	64.0	54.0	51.0	46.0	46.0	65.0	54.0	64.0	35.0	74.0	40.0	61.0	41.0	51.0	31.0	64.0	56.0	79.0	$10,252	$23	$10,229
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1907 Michigan Ave	Saint Cloud	34769	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	Yes	No	(407) 870-4847	148	36	4.1	2.0%	61 (41.2%)	13 (8.8%)	58 (39.2%)	6 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)								(n/a)					88.0	74.0	94.0	81.0						88.0		43.0	76.0	67.0	87.0	100.0	88.0	$9,782	$424	$9,358
Osceola Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1907 Michigan Ave	Saint Cloud	34769	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	Yes	No	(407) 870-4847	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																				20.0
Juvenile Detention	Public, Alternative	K-12	2800 S Bumby Ave	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-2800	69	9	7.6	37.7%	7 (10.1%)	45 (65.2%)	16 (23.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Village	Public, Alternative	4-12	1718 E Michigan St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 836-7627	6	2	3.0		1 (16.7%)	1 (16.7%)	3 (50.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1000 Dunson Rd	Davenport	33896	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 419-3171	1,581	90	17.5	43.8%	666 (42.1%)	173 (10.9%)	652 (41.2%)	47 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	37 (2.3%)								(n/a)	77.0	64.0	68.0	79.0	74.0	78.0	78.0	82.0	74.0	76.0	62.0	82.0	88.0	67.0	66.0	52.0	77.0	72.0	96.0	87.0	97.0	$9,473	$602	$8,871

Frequently Asked Questions about Osceola Science Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Osceola Science Charter School?

Students at Osceola Science Charter School are 63% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Osceola Science Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,158 students attended Osceola Science Charter School.

Is Osceola Science Charter School a good school?

Osceola Science Charter School ranks 617^th of 2240 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Osceola Science Charter School in?

Osceola

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