BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL

School Overview
Burns Science and Technology (Burns Sci-Tech) Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school located in Oak Hill, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world application. By integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into daily instruction, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while fostering a culture of academic excellence and personal responsibility.

The school is known for its small-school atmosphere, which promotes a strong sense of community and individualized attention between students and staff. Because it is a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for innovative teaching methods, project-based learning, and a unique school culture that is often centered on character development and student leadership. Located in the quiet community of Oak Hill, Burns Sci-Tech serves as a significant educational hub for the area, attracting families who are seeking a specialized, high-quality alternative to traditional district-run public schools.
966
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White845
Hispanic28
Black21
Asian21
Two or More48
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    845 (87.5 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (5.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    21 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    21 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: VOLUSIA
Phone: (386)210-4915
Website: http://www.burnsscitech.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 335
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 91
Grade 5 88
Grade 6 130
Grade 7 113
Grade 8 87
Grade 9 84
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten75
Grade 174
Grade 275
Grade 373
Grade 491
Grade 588
Grade 6130
Grade 7113
Grade 887
Grade 984
Grade 1038
Grade 1121
Grade 1217
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female46347.9%
Male50352.1%