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BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL

160 RIDGE RD, OAK HILL, FL 32759VOLUSIA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
966
Students
Total enrolled
$11,697
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 966 students in grades KG–12 in OAK HILL, Florida.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,697 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL is a large other in OAK HILL, Florida, serving grades KG–12 with 966 students. The district invests $11,697 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL

966
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution503 male · 463 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 570 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian2%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120192008038

Academic Outcomes at BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 14th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32759

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,697Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,697
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,147
Student Support$2,222
Administration$1,404
Operations$1,755
Other$1,170
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,697 spent per student, an estimated $5,182 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
47%
State government
34.5%
Local (property tax)
47.0%
Federal programs
18.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,697/student, 18% less than the national average
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HOLLY HILL SCHOOLIVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTSDEBARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
RIVER SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLCREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLSILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOLDELTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
+7 more
↓
High School
DELAND HIGH SCHOOLUNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOLSPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOLMAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyVolusia County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictVOLUSIA →
Phone: (386)210-4915
NCES ID: 120192008038
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in OAK HILL seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
160 RIDGE RD, OAK HILL, FL 32759
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.