Discovery Academy of Science

What Discovery Academy of Science does

Discovery Academy of Science (DAS) is a K-8 STEM+R (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Reading) focused public charter school located in Dunedin, Florida, and operated by Galaxy Education Inc. Founded in 2013, the school serves approximately 750-816+ students through its Clearwater campus with a faculty/staff team of 41 employees. DAS is tuition-free, operating under Florida's public charter school framework with revenue tied to per-pupil allocations from the Florida Department of Education, and has earned an A+ rating from the Florida DOE along with a Florida School of Excellence designation.

The school employs a structured STEM+R curriculum integrating educational technology platforms including the iReady diagnostic assessment system and MAP Testing for personalized learning pathways. Faculty are drawn from Florida's top universities including the University of South Florida (USF), Florida State University (FSU), the University of Central Florida (UCF), and the University of Florida (UF). DAS uses a lottery-based admissions system, reflecting sustained demand that exceeds available seats, and offers supplemental programming such as before/after care and athletics.

DAS is currently executing a multi-campus expansion strategy. A second campus (North Campus) is planned for August 2026, followed by a third campus (Pasco Campus) in August 2027, extending the academy's footprint into adjacent counties. A new aviation-themed extracurricular product, Flight Club, is scheduled to launch in 2026. The combination of public charter funding, A+ academic performance ratings, and geographic expansion positions DAS for continued enrollment growth in Florida's competitive K-8 charter market.

Name

Discovery Academy of Science

Legal name

Galaxy Education Inc

Website

https://discoveryacademy.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Discovery Academy of Science is a Florida K-8 STEM+R public charter school operated by Galaxy Education Inc., serving 750-816+ tuition-free students via per-pupil state funding, with two additional campuses planned by 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA), STEM Research & Inquiry Programs (Research Mentorship, Science Fair Prep) (EDAMABAC), Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy) (EDAMABAF)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• STEM K-8 education
• Public charter schools
• STEM-focused curriculum
• K-8 charter enrollment

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a public charter school in Florida, DAS receives per-pupil state funding from the Florida Department of Education based on average daily attendance (ADA) and enrollment figures. This is the primary revenue source supporting school operations, staffing, and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Discovery Academy of Science is a tuition-free public K-8 charter school providing STEM+R (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Reading) education through project-based learning at multiple campuses in Florida. The school offers core academics plus athletics (ELEVATE-DAS), before/after care (GO TIGERS), summer camps, Flight Club, and acceleration programs.

Product overview

Discovery Academy of Science is a public K-8 charter school offering a unified STEM+R (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Reading) educational program with evidence-based curricula including Wonders, StudySync, Go Math, Illustrative Mathematics, and Inspire Science. The school provides robotics, athletics, and enrichment programs as integral components of its holistic approach. Campuses are expanding with North Campus (August 2026) and Pasco Campus (August 2027), all under Galaxy Education Inc. DBA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 STEM+R Education Program Tuition-free K-8 charter school education with project-based learning focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Reading, serving elementary and middle school students at multiple campuses in Florida.
• ELEVATE-DAS Athletics School athletics program offered to Discovery Academy of Science students, providing organized sports and physical education opportunities.
• GO TIGERS Before & After Care Before- and after-school care service for enrolled students, providing supervised care outside standard school hours for working families.
• Summer Camps Seasonal summer enrichment programs offered to Discovery Academy of Science students during school break periods.
• Flight Club Enrichment program offered to Discovery Academy of Science students as an additional extracurricular learning opportunity.
• Acceleration Programs Academic acceleration programs for advanced learners, supporting higher-achieving students at Discovery Academy of Science.

Quantifiable outcome

• A+ School Grade — Florida Department of Education (multiple consecutive years)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Athletic Sponsors (Cookie Cutters, Happy Core, Darkhorse, Power Design, roofing company, Brockway)minorOthersLocal businesses and organizations sponsor DAS athletics programs. These sponsorships help fund athletic equipment, uniforms, and programs for student athletes. Sponsors include Cookie Cutters, Happy Core, Darkhorse, Power Design, a local roofing company, and Brockway.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KIPP Public Schools: National nonprofit network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving predominantly underserved communities. Comparable as a multi-region charter operator with rigorous academic expectations.
• National Heritage Academies: Large charter management organization operating K-8 charter schools with structured curricula across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-site charter operator with similar K-8 charter school focus.
• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest for-profit charter school management organizations in the U.S., operating numerous campuses across Florida and other states. Comparable as a charter operator with multi-site expansion capability, though broader in focus than DAS's STEM specialty.

Direct peers

• Pinecrest Academy: Florida-based tuition-free public charter network serving K-12 with a rigorous STEM-infused curriculum. Operates in multiple Florida counties, making it the closest in-state peer competing for the same families.
• Renaissance Charter School: Tuition-free Florida public charter network with multiple campuses offering STEM-focused K-12 education. Competes for the same Pinellas and Pasco County families and similar applicant pool.
• BASIS Charter Schools: BASIS operates tuition-free, STEM-focused public charter schools across multiple U.S. states, with a strong emphasis on advanced math and science. Most directly comparable to DAS given its STEM-forward charter model and college-prep orientation.
• Archimedean Academy: Florida public charter school with an explicit focus on mathematics, science, and classical education. Comparable STEM-forward charter model though based in Miami-Dade rather than Tampa Bay.

Others

• Florida Charter Educational Foundation: Florida-based nonprofit that authorizes and supports charter schools, including STEM-focused operators. Relevant as an ecosystem participant governing how charter schools like DAS operate in Florida.

Regional players

• Mater Academy: Florida public charter school network operating multiple campuses primarily in South Florida. Comparable as a Florida charter operator with K-8 STEM-focused programs, though geographically concentrated in Miami-Dade.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@discoveryacademyofscience6645
• Facebookfacebook.com/discoveryacademyscience
• Instagraminstagram.com/discoveryacademyofscience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/discovery-academy-of-science

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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