RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC

Charter School 120 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Resilience Charter School, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a specialized educational institution designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional school settings or who are seeking a more personalized approach to learning. The school places a high priority on fostering social-emotional development, academic achievement, and personal growth. By creating a supportive and small-group environment, Resilience Charter aims to help students navigate challenges, build confidence, and ultimately stay on a successful trajectory toward graduation and post-secondary goals.

The school’s curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of its students, often focusing on project-based learning and flexible instruction to keep learners engaged. Their mission centers on building "resilience"—equipping students with the tools to overcome setbacks and develop the executive functioning skills necessary for adulthood. By integrating academic rigor with a strong emphasis on character building and community support, Resilience Charter School serves as a vital alternative for families looking for a holistic, student-centered educational experience.

120

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	10
Black	56
Asian	2
Two or More	17

Black
56 (46.7 %)
White
35 (29.2 %)
Two or More
17 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (8.3 %)
Asian
2 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(352)745-3690
Website:	http://resiliencecharter.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 38