BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter School
966 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 845 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Black | 21 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 48 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White845 (87.5 %)
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Two or More48 (5.0 %)
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Hispanic28 (2.9 %)
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Black21 (2.2 %)
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Asian21 (2.2 %)
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American Indian2 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 463 | 47.9% |
| Male | 503 | 52.1% |