DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

www.discoveryacademy.info

Charter School 542 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Discovery Academy of Science (DAS) is a public charter school located in Dunedin, Florida, that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating hands-on learning with a data-driven curriculum, the academy aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students to excel in an increasingly technological global society.

Beyond its STEM-focused classroom instruction, the academy is known for its emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school maintains a structured learning environment that encourages parental engagement and individualized attention for students. As a tuition-free charter school, it operates with a goal of providing high-quality educational opportunities that combine traditional core subjects with innovative enrichment programs, such as robotics and science competitions, to inspire a lifelong passion for discovery.

542

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	85
Black	25
Asian	11
Two or More	48

White
373 (68.8 %)
Hispanic
85 (15.7 %)
Two or More
48 (8.9 %)
Black
25 (4.6 %)
Asian
11 (2.0 %)

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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)369-6361
Website:	http://www.discoveryacademy.info
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	42.8%
Male	310	57.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)