WAKULLA COAST CHARTER SCHOOL OF ARTS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

WAKULLA
48 SHELL ISLAND ROAD
ST MARKS, FL 32355
Charter School 169 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The Wakulla Coast Charter School of Arts, Science, and Technology (often referred to as "The COAST") is a specialized, tuition-free public charter school located in St. Marks, Florida. Serving students in grades 6–8, the school is designed to offer an alternative, project-based learning environment that emphasizes hands-on exploration. Its curriculum is deeply rooted in its unique location, leveraging the rich ecological resources of the nearby coast to provide students with immersive experiences in marine biology, environmental science, and technology.

The school is defined by its small class sizes and personalized approach to instruction, which foster a close-knit academic community. By integrating the arts with rigorous scientific and technological study, the COAST aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to high school. As a school within the Wakulla County School District, it focuses on collaborative learning and critical thinking, offering a distinct educational pathway for students who thrive in a non-traditional, nature-integrated classroom setting.
169
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (81.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (10.7 %)
  • Black
    8 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.0 %)
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: WAKULLA
Phone: (850)925-6344
Website: http://www.coastcharter.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 17
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 12
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SHADEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAKULLA
640 Students
45 WARRIOR WAY
CRAWFORDVILLE, FL 32327 (7.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th