River City Science Academy

Name

River City Science Academy

Legal name

River City Education Services, Inc.

Website

https://rivercityscience.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter STEM/STEAM-Focused Schools (EDAJACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ), Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 STEM education
• Tuition-free charter schools
• College preparatory programs
• Character education curriculum
• Public charter school network

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: RCSA operates as a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charter school receiving state per-pupil funding based on student enrollment (FTE). Funding follows students similar to traditional public schools in Duval County.
2. Federal Grants and Programs: Federal funding including Title programs, special education funding, and other federal education grants available to qualifying public schools.
3. Before/After School Care Fees: Before and after school care programs may charge fees for extended day services, generating modest auxiliary revenue.
4. Donations and Fundraising: STEM Education Program donations used to fund hands-on science resources and technology for students. Community members can donate through the school's donation portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

River City Science Academy operates six tuition-free public STEM charter schools in Jacksonville, Florida, serving approximately 5,000 K-12 students across Elementary, Middle-High, Innovation, Mandarin, Intracoastal, and Southeast campuses. The network delivers science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education integrated with college preparatory programs including Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment, the College Mentorship Program, Academic Teams competitions, and Character Education. A shared digital learning platform (RCSA Connect) provides students and parents real-time grades, messages, events, and notifications across all campuses.

Product overview

River City Science Academy (RCSA) operates six tuition-free STEM charter schools in Jacksonville, Florida, serving approximately 5,000 students in grades K-12. The network includes two secondary campuses (Elementary K-5 and Middle-High 6-12) and four K-8 campuses (Innovation, Mandarin, Intracoastal, Southeast). RCSA's educational ecosystem integrates a unified student information platform called RCSA Connect (powered by Radix LMS) across all campuses, enabling parents and students to track grades, messages, and events via web and mobile apps. Academic programs include Gifted Education, AP courses (12 offerings), AP Capstone, and Dual Enrollment for college credit. The network has achieved all A-rated school status and 100% graduation rates. Specialized programs include a College Mentorship Program, Academic Teams (Science/Math Olympiad, Robotics, SeaPerch), and Character Education (State District of Character recognition). All six campuses share the same STEM-focused curriculum, technology-integrated instruction approach, and college-preparatory mission, while maintaining individual campus identities and specialized offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RCSA Elementary: RCSA Elementary Campus serving grades K-5 located at 7450 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
• RCSA Middle-High
• RCSA Innovation
• RCSA Mandarin
• RCSA Intracoastal
• RCSA Southeast

Products and services

• RCSA Elementary Campus Tuition-free STEM charter school serving approximately 600 students in grades K-5, located at 7450 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
• RCSA Middle-High Campus Tuition-free STEM charter school serving approximately 1,020 students in grades 6-12, located at 7565 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Offers AP courses, Dual Enrollment, and College Mentorship Program.
• RCSA Innovation Campus Tuition-free K-8 STEM charter school with capacity for 860 students, located at 8160 Baymeadows Way W, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Features project-based learning emphasizing creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• RCSA Mandarin Campus Tuition-free K-8 STEM charter school with capacity for 900 students, located at 10911 Old St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Recognized as State and National School of Character.
• RCSA Intracoastal Campus Tuition-free K-8 STEM charter school with capacity for 860 students, located at 2002 San Pablo Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL 32224. Recognized as a 2025 State School of Character.
• RCSA Southeast Campus Tuition-free K-8 STEM charter school with capacity for 860 students, opened August 2023, located at 12397 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
• College Mentorship Program (CMP) Full school year program preparing students for college by covering academics, extracurricular activities, character education, and social skills. Students are assigned mentors and participate in weekly meetings, cabin camps, community service, and college visits.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level coursework program offering 12 AP courses in literature, calculus, history, psychology, and sciences. Students can receive college credit for passing courses, potentially saving on tuition. RCSA Middle-High reached AP School Honor Roll Gold status.
• AP Capstone Program College Board program consisting of AP Seminar and AP Research courses where students complete college-level research projects culminating in academic papers and oral defenses.
• Dual Enrollment Program College preparatory program allowing students to earn both high school and college credit by taking college-level courses on RCSA campus, with dual enrollment offered in partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville. Students can pursue an associate degree with the Early College option.
• Academic Teams Program Competitive academic program featuring Math Olympiad, Science Olympiad (State Champions 2018, national competitors), FIRST Robotics, SeaPerch (international competitors), and World Quest teams.
• Character Education Program K-12 program teaching monthly character traits and service-learning. RCSA recognized as 2025 State District of Character, with Mandarin and Middle-High designated as State and National Schools of Character.
• Gifted Education / GATE Program Academic challenge program for gifted and talented students featuring differentiated curriculum, independent learning development, and enrichment in STEM fields including Math and Science Olympiads.
• RCSA Connect Student and parent portal (mobile app and web) providing real-time access to grades, messages, events, and push notifications. Deployed across all six RCSA campuses with separate logins per campus and powered by the Radix LMS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of North Florida (UNF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner providing student mentorship, college preparation programs, and collaborative academic initiatives. UNF faculty and students engage with RCSA through community leadership programs and classroom visits.
• Jacksonville UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner supporting college readiness and student development through collaborative programs and academic enrichment activities.
• Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner allowing RCSA students to earn college credit while in high school through courses taught on RCSA campus.
• Duval County Sheriff's OfficemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing safety education, student mentorship, and positive law enforcement engagement with students.
• Jacksonville JaguarsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL team partnership offering discounted tickets for Florida educators and student engagement through player visits and community events.
• Jacksonville IcemenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional hockey team partnership providing community engagement and student attendance opportunities.
• Duval County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter school authorizer and sponsor. Operates volunteer clearance system and provides regulatory oversight and school choice information.
• JAX ChambermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJacksonville Chamber of Commerce partnership supporting business connections and workforce development initiatives.
• FBI Jacksonville DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partnership providing community leadership program speakers and career exploration opportunities.
• City of JacksonvillemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership through community leadership program featuring city councilmember visits and civic education.
• STEM2 (Science, Technology, Engineering, MathSquared)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM education partner supporting curriculum development and academic competition programs.
• Boys & Girls ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization partnership providing after-school programming and student enrichment opportunities.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting youth development and after-school enrichment activities.
• MOSH (Museum of Science and History)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseum partnership bringing hands-on science experiences to students and supporting STEM education initiatives.
• LifeSouth Community Blood CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood center partnership supporting community blood drives and health education programs.
• Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization partnership supporting community service initiatives and student leadership development.
• The First Tee of North FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development golf program partnership providing character education through golf.
• Modern FinishingminorOthersTop supporter providing financial sponsorship and in-kind contributions to RCSA programs.
• Florida BlueminorOthersHealth insurance partner and top supporter providing sponsorship and employee volunteer opportunities.
• JTA (Jacksonville Transportation Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation authority partnership supporting student transportation education and community connectivity.
• CSXminorOthersCorporate partner and top supporter providing sponsorship and STEM career exploration opportunities.
• JEAminorOthersMunicipal utility partner and top supporter providing sponsorship and energy/engineering career education.
• Taylor Leadership Institute (UNF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership development partnership providing community leadership program speakers and student development workshops.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEA Public Schools: Large charter network with college-prep and STEM focus, serving K-12 students at scale with similar AP and dual-enrollment programming, though primarily Texas-based.
• Academica: Florida-based charter school management organization operating multiple charter networks in South Florida with similar per-pupil funding model, multi-campus operations, and shared Florida regulatory environment.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter management organization operating K-8 charter schools at scale with similar per-pupil funding model and college-prep focus, though primarily Midwest-based.
• Charter Schools USA (CSUSA): Large for-profit charter school management organization operating multiple networks with similar tuition-free public funding model and EMO-style services to charter schools in Florida and other states.
• KIPP Public Schools: Large national charter network with multi-campus K-12 operations, college-prep mission, and similar per-pupil public funding model, though operating in different geographies.

Direct peers

• Somerset Academy: Tuition-free charter school network operating multiple K-12 campuses in Florida with similar college-prep and STEM emphasis, comparable per-pupil funding model, and A-rated school performance.
• Great Hearts Academies: Charter school network with rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and high academic outcomes, comparable to RCSA's A-rated status and STEM focus.
• BASIS Charter Schools: STEM-focused charter school network known for high academic outcomes and college-prep rigor, with similar AP-heavy curriculum and emphasis on preparing students for STEM careers.

Regional players

• Classical Preparatory School: Florida-based tuition-free charter school in the Jacksonville/Orlando area with similar STEM and classical college-prep emphasis, providing a closer regional comparison point within the same state funding framework.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: High-performing charter network with rigorous college-prep curriculum and STEM focus, achieving top state rankings; operates in a different geography (New York) but comparable in academic profile and parental demand intensity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqYOejXIeZ-9Z5vjVaI8vDQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/rivercityscience
• Xx.com/RCSA_Go_Rockets

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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