Burns Science And Technology Charter School

Summary:

Burns Science And Technology Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Oak Hill, Florida, serving 966 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burns Science And Technology Charter School consistently outperforms the Volusia District and the state of Florida in various academic measures, including higher proficiency rates on End-of-Course exams, statewide science assessments, and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts and Math. The school's four-year graduation rate is an impressive 100%, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's spending per student is higher than the district and state, which may contribute to its academic success.

However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.5% in 2019-2020 to 23.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school also serves a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 45.64% in 2020-2021 to 59.01% in 2022-2023. The school should closely monitor and address these trends to ensure continued academic success and equity for all students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 160 Ridge Rd
       Oak Hill, FL  32759


(386) 210-4915

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
979th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,999 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  1,074

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burns Science And Technology Charter School ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Burns Science And Technology Charter School ranks better than 77.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Burns Science And Technology Charter School ranks better than 71.9% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Burns Science And Technology Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Burns Science And Technology Charter School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Volusia School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burns Science And Technology Charter School is 20.2. 8 alternative schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Burns Science And Technology Charter School employs 53 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burns Science And Technology Charter School is $7,999, which is the 4th highest among 4 alternative schools in the Volusia School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Burns Science And Technology Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Burns Science And Technology Charter School 266th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Burns Science And Technology Charter School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Burns Science And Technology Charter School 227th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Burns Science And Technology Charter School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burns Science And Technology Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 60.23 812th 2064 60.7%
2016 76.25 459th 2087 78.0%
2017 81.26 351st 2112 83.4%
2018 78.73 418th 2118 80.3%
2019 74.91 524th 2182 76.0%
2021 81.35 399th 2247 82.2%
2022 81.71 373rd 2219 83.2%
2023 72.48 575th 2240 74.3%
2024 54.60 979th 2256 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Burns Science And Technology Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 60.06 384th 999 61.6%
2016 76.30 213th 997 78.6%
2017 82.34 163rd 1031 84.2%
2018 84.78 144th 1035 86.1%
2019 76.94 233rd 1099 78.8%
2021 79.14 202nd 1136 82.2%
2022 81.16 189th 1148 83.5%
2023 70.29 322nd 1177 72.6%
2024 74.75 266th 1196 77.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Burns Science And Technology Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.71 227th 807 71.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Burns Science And Technology Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 222 32 0 5 2 0 15 0 276
2013 319 37 0 6 0 0 16 0 378
2014 300 19 0 6 0 0 21 0 346
2015 317 14 0 7 0 2 20 0 360
2016 355 15 0 11 0 2 17 0 400
2017 368 15 4 14 0 2 19 0 422
2018 396 17 5 12 0 0 21 0 451
2019 401 13 6 11 0 1 20 0 452
2020 536 16 10 11 1 1 25 0 600
2021 580 15 10 10 1 1 25 0 642
2022 616 15 15 13 2 1 23 0 685
2023 845 21 21 28 2 1 48 0 966
2024 921 24 25 43 2 1 58 0 1074

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burns Science And Technology Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 276 n/a n/a 62.7
2013 378 n/a n/a 57.7
2014 346 25.0 13.8 64.2
2015 360 26.0 13.8 64.4
2016 400 26.0 15.3 50.3
2017 422 n/a n/a 58.5
2018 451 n/a n/a 41.5
2019 452 24.0 18.8 50.4
2020 600 30.0 20.0 46
2021 642 38.0 16.8 45.6
2022 685 42.0 16.3 47.4
2023 966 57.0 16.9 59
2024 1074 53.0 20.2 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burns Science And Technology Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 276 n/a n/a 62.7
2013 378 n/a n/a 57.7
2014 346 25.0 13.8 64.2
2015 360 26.0 13.8 64.4
2016 400 26.0 15.3 50.3
2017 422 n/a n/a 58.5
2018 451 n/a n/a 41.5
2019 452 24.0 18.8 50.4
2020 600 30.0 20.0 46
2021 642 38.0 16.8 45.6
2022 685 42.0 16.3 47.4
2023 966 57.0 16.9 59
2024 1074 53.0 20.2 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Burns Science And Technology Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $21 (0.3%) $6,558 (99.7%) $6,579
2019 $37 (0.5%) $6,764 (99.5%) $6,801
2020 $19 (0.3%) $6,713 (99.7%) $6,732
2021 $270 (3.8%) $6,918 (96.2%) $7,188
2022 $647 (8.1%) $7,320 (91.9%) $7,967
2023 $643 (8.0%) $7,356 (92.0%) $7,999

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burns Science And Technology Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 524th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 575th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 233rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 322nd of 1177 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)7866
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5851
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)7564
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)5164
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5453
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)8372
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5958
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)8075
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5454
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)7375
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)6473
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Volusia)5661
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)6379
 16%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5048
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)6476
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)4844
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)8272
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)4741
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)6619
 47%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)4738
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)6859
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5044
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)4557
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)2926
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)8174
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Volusia)5747
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)9781
 16%
   End of Course Civics (Volusia)6865
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)8767
 20%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)5542
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Burns Science And Technology Charter School)10093
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Volusia)5540
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452966
 113.7%
African American1321
 61.5%
American Indian02
Asian621
 250%
Hispanic1128
 154.5%
Pacific Islander11
White401845
 110.7%
Two or More Races2048
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%59%
 8.6%


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Burns Science And Technology Charter School ranks 979th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,074 students attended Burns Science And Technology Charter School.

Students at Burns Science And Technology Charter School are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.


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