Orlando Science Schools (K-12)

What Orlando Science Schools (K-12) does

Orlando Science Schools is a STEM-focused, tuition-free public charter school system serving K-12 students across Central Florida. The system operates six campuses: Orlando Science Elementary (K-6), Middle School (7-8), High School (9-12), East Campus (K-8), Seminole Science, and Osceola Science, with Discovery Science Schools serving as the affiliated service provider organization. Enrollment is open to all students in Orange County through a lottery-based application processed via PowerSchool, and the institution is authorized under a charter agreement with Orange County Public Schools.

The educational offering combines standard K-12 instruction with differentiated specialty programs including Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering, Cybersecurity, Advanced Placement Academy, Dual Enrollment (with Valencia Community College), and Legal and Business Studies. Technology infrastructure is provided through third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Radix LMS powers the OSS Connect (7-12) and OSES Connect (K-6) student/parent progress monitoring portals, supplemented by Study Island, Naviance for college planning, and PLTW curriculum platforms. Extracurricular offerings include 45+ clubs and competitive academic teams (VEX Robotics, Science Olympiad, FIRST LEGO League, Competition Math, Model UN, Performing Arts).

Revenue is generated primarily through Florida per-pupil state funding allocated based on enrollment, supplemented by state and federal charter school grants. The institution is tuition-free to families. The system has maintained an A+ school grade from the Florida Department of Education for eight consecutive years, holds AdvancED STEM Certification, and is designated a High Performing Charter School by the FLDOE. Operational scale is approximately 100 employees distributed across six campuses.

Name

Orlando Science Schools (K-12)

Legal name

Orlando Science Schools

Website

https://orlandoscience.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Orlando Science Schools is a tuition-free, STEM-focused public charter school system operating six K-12 campuses across Central Florida (Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties), funded through Florida per-pupil state allocation and enrolling students via a lottery-based application process.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education (STEM-focused)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• STEM education services
• K-12 charter schools
• College preparation programs
• Tuition-free education
• Public school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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 Funding: As a public charter school, OSS receives state funding based on student enrollment (per-pupil allocation) from the Florida Department of Education. This is the primary funding source for operations.
2. Charter School Grants: Eligible for various state and federal education grants as a charter school system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Orlando Science Schools is a STEM-focused, tuition-free public charter school system serving K-12 students across multiple campuses in Central Florida. The school delivers accredited college-preparatory education with specialized programs in engineering, cybersecurity, advanced placement, dual enrollment, and legal/business studies, supported by digital learning platforms (Radix LMS, OSES Connect, OSS Connect) and a College Center. Enrollment is managed through a lottery-based application system.

Product overview

Orlando Science Schools is a STEM-focused, tuition-free, public charter school system serving grades K-12 across multiple campuses (Main Campus, East Campus, Seminole Science, Osceola Science). The school offers a unified educational platform with student/parent portals (OSES Connect for K-6 and OSS Connect for 7-12) for progress monitoring. Academic programs include STEM curriculum with specializations through PLTW Engineering, Cybersecurity, AP courses, and Dual Enrollment. The system provides college preparation services through its College Center, and competitive extracurricular programs including VEX Robotics, Science Olympiad, Math teams, and Performing Arts. Programs serve as integrated components of the single unified school system rather than separate product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Discovery Science Schools: A program affiliated with Orlando Science Schools focused on science education.

Products and services

• K-12 STEM Education Program Tuition-free K-12 STEM-focused public charter school education delivered across multiple campuses (Elementary K-6, Middle School 7-8, High School 9-12, East Campus K-8, Seminole Science, Osceola Science) for students and families in Central Florida.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Program STEM engineering curriculum program providing hands-on, project-based learning in engineering disciplines for high school students.
• Cybersecurity Program Specialized program focused on cybersecurity education, training, and skills development for high school students.
• Advanced Placement Academy Program offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses enabling high school students to earn college credit and demonstrate academic readiness for higher education.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing high school students to earn college credits concurrently through partnerships with local colleges, supporting accelerated post-secondary progression.
• Legal and Business Studies Program Specialized program focused on legal studies and business education for high school students, supporting career and academic pathways in law and business.
• College Center Dedicated college preparation center offering academic achievement support, career planning, SAT/ACT/AP test preparation, college visits, and post-secondary guidance for high school students and families.
• OSS Connect (7-12) Student/Parent Portal Web-based platform powered by Radix LMS allowing students in grades 7-12 and their parents to monitor grades and assignments in real time.
• OSES Connect (K-6) Student/Parent Portal Web-based platform powered by Radix LMS allowing students in grades K-6 and their parents to monitor grades and assignments in real time.
• Orlando Science Charter School East Campus (K-8) East Campus (K-8) tuition-free public charter school offering STEM-focused education with plans to expand to 8th grade beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, located at 10250 University Blvd., Orlando, FL 32817.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cognia (AdvancED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrlando Science System Schools works with Cognia (formerly AdvancED) to obtain Accreditation and guidance on overall School Improvement efforts. They also work with Cognia to obtain STEM Certification for their programs.
• Discovery Science SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscovery Science Schools serves as the service provider organization for the OSS system. OSS East Campus website indicates affiliation with Discovery Science Schools under 'SERVICE PROVIDER' designation.
• Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeaningful partnership providing hands-on environmental science experiences and resource sharing opportunities for OSS educators.
• Valencia Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional development and educational resource sharing. Valencia Community College is a local college partner offering dual enrollment opportunities.
• McKeel Academy of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with another technology-focused school for collaboration and resource sharing in STEM education.
• Ron Clark AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the renowned Ron Clark Academy for professional development and educational methodology sharing.
• Harry Wong (Motivational Speaker)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Harry Wong, a prominent educational speaker and author, for professional development programs for teachers.
• Orange County Public Schools (OCPS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOSS operates as a charter school under the Orange County Public Schools district. They follow OCPS academic calendars, grading policies, and code of conduct. FLDOE requires charter schools to cooperate with district resolution procedures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Success Academy Charter Schools: NYC-based charter network known for rigorous academics and high college placement rates. Comparable to OSS in selective enrollment outcomes, academic rigor, and STEM-intensive curriculum.
• Charter Schools USA: Florida-based charter school management organization operating multiple campuses across the state. Closely comparable to OSS in operating geography (Florida), charter governance, and multi-campus scale.
• Harmony Public Schools: Texas-based STEM-focused public charter network with emphasis on science, math, and engineering. Comparable to OSS in mission, STEM specialization, and public-charter operating model.
• BASIS Charter Schools: STEM-focused charter school network with strong college-prep outcomes and AP-heavy curriculum. Highly comparable to Orlando Science Schools given shared STEM specialization, college-prep orientation, and rigorous academic model.

Broad incumbents

• IDEA Public Schools: Large charter network with explicit college-prep mission and high college acceptance rates. Comparable to OSS in charter structure, college-prep orientation, and STEM emphasis.
• KIPP Public Schools: One of the largest U.S. charter networks with a college-prep mission and STEM programming. Comparable to OSS in charter school model, college-prep focus, and multi-state scale, though broader in scope.
• Uncommon Schools: Northeast-based charter network with strong college-prep outcomes for underserved students. Comparable to OSS in charter governance, college-prep mission, and emphasis on rigorous academics.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter management organization operating schools across multiple states with a structured curriculum and character-education focus. Comparable as a multi-campus charter operator with a defined educational model.

Regional players

• Pineapple Cove Classical Academy: Florida charter school with STEM and classical education elements. Comparable as a Florida-based public charter, though operating in a different region (Brevard County) than OSS.
• BridgePrep Academy: Florida-based charter school network with multiple South Florida campuses. Comparable as a Florida charter operator, though geographically distinct from OSS's Central Florida footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OrlScience
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/orlandosciencesch
• Facebookfacebook.com/orlandoscience
• Instagraminstagram.com/osseastcampus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orlando-science-schools

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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