Riverview Academy of Math and Science

What Riverview Academy of Math and Science does

Riverview Academy of Math and Science (RAMS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 12th grade from a single campus at 9906 Symmes Road in Riverview, Florida, within Hillsborough County. The school delivers a STEM-focused, college-preparatory education aligned with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, using cooperative learning methodologies and the Concrete-Semi-Concrete-Abstract mathematics approach, and it serves as a primary alternative to traditional Hillsborough County public schools for families seeking smaller class sizes, character education, and a private-school-style environment at no tuition cost.

The school's core technology stack is built on standard K-12 administrative SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool for student information and enrollment, Nutrislice for cafeteria menus, Finalsite for the website, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, iUniforms for uniform fulfillment, Savvas for instructional materials, FortifyFL for safety reporting, and Libib for library management. Differentiated academic offerings include the Cambridge International curriculum program (K-12), Project-Based Learning, four high school academies (Business & Finance, Legal Studies, Marine & Environmental Science, and Information Technology), a College Assistance Program with dual enrollment through Hillsborough Community College, and an Executive Internship Program with capstone projects. The school is Cognia-accredited and operates with computer labs and 1:1 device access.

RAMS is funded primarily through per-pupil state allocations from the Florida Department of Education, as is standard for public charter schools, and is operated by Charter School Associates (CSA), a not-for-profit network of 15 charter schools across Florida that provides shared governance, system-wide quality audits, and annual financial audits. Enrollment is open annually via a PowerSchool online portal, with seat allocation determined by lottery when applications exceed capacity, and preference categories for siblings, children of employees and board members, and active-duty military families. Marketing occurs primarily through community word-of-mouth, the PTSO parent network, social media, and referral from the broader CSA network; no tuition or direct consumer fees are charged, with the only family-borne costs being uniforms and before/after school care (Edventure program).

Name

Riverview Academy of Math and Science

Legal name

Riverview Academy of Math and Science

Website

https://riverviewacademy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Riverview Academy of Math and Science is a tuition-free public charter school serving K-12 students in Riverview, Florida, operated by Charter School Associates with a STEM focus, cooperative learning methodology, Cambridge curriculum, and college-preparatory academies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: Public charter schools receive per-pupil funding from the state of Florida based on student enrollment. Funding covers operational costs, instruction, and facilities. School must participate in all statewide assessments and receive official Florida Department of Education school grades.
2. Uniform Sales (Third-Party): School uniforms must be purchased exclusively through iUniforms.com. While the school does not directly earn revenue, iUniforms is the exclusive uniform provider for the school community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Riverview Academy of Math and Science is a tuition-free public charter school operated by Charter School Associates (CSA), delivering full K-12 education (Kindergarten through 12th grade) to students in the greater Riverview area of Hillsborough County, Florida. The school provides a mathematics and science-focused curriculum using cooperative learning methodologies aligned with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, supplemented by specialized high school academies, the Cambridge international curriculum, dual enrollment with Hillsborough Community College, an executive internship program, and an Edventure before/after school care program.

Product overview

Riverview Academy of Math and Science is a tuition-free public charter school offering a unified K-12 educational experience with mathematics and science emphasis. The core academic programs span Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12) grades using cooperative learning methodologies aligned with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards. The institution differentiates through specialized academies (Marine & Environmental Science, Business & Finance, Legal Studies), the Cambridge international curriculum program, an Executive Internship Program with capstone projects, a College Assistance Program with dual enrollment partnerships, Project-Based Learning initiatives, and a Music Program. Additional services include the Edventure before/after school care program. All programs are delivered through teacher-led classroom instruction with institutional oversight under Charter School Associates network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Core Academic Programs Tuition-free public charter school education serving Kindergarten through 12th grade with a focus on mathematics and science, featuring cooperative learning methodologies and Florida B.E.S.T. Standards-aligned curriculum. Daily 90-minute reading block for elementary, with MTSS support and differentiated instruction.
• Cambridge Program Globally recognized curriculum framework sponsored by the University of Cambridge, England, for students in kindergarten through high school. Blends traditional academic and project-based learning units with focus on real-world, personal applications for college preparation.
• Academy of Marine & Environmental Science High school academy providing focused studies in marine science with hands-on laboratory research, fieldwork, and professional growth opportunities in oceanography and environmental science. Supported by field experiences at The Florida Aquarium and Crystal River.
• Academy of Business & Finance High school academy preparing students for business careers through classroom instruction, hands-on projects, real-world applications, and operation of a student-run school concession stand with volunteer hours for business experience.
• Academy of Legal Studies High school academy providing career and college preparation in law and politics with internship opportunities in law offices and government agencies, including mock trial team participation.
• Academy of Information Technology High school academy focused on information technology career preparation, providing students with IT-focused coursework aligned to industry pathways.
• Executive Internship Program High school program enabling students to gain real-world work experience with capstone projects, requiring advisor and supervisor coordination with defined grading criteria. Open to qualified high school students as a graduation pathway.
• College Assistance Program (C.A.P.) Program offering dual enrollment opportunities with Hillsborough Community College and transcript request services for college admissions support. Enables students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements.
• Edventure Before/After School Program Before and after school care program offering monthly rates for student supervision and educational enrichment outside regular school hours for currently enrolled RAMS students.
• Music Program Elementary music education program providing visual and performing arts instruction at least once per week, with school performances and community displays for student enrichment.

Quantifiable outcome

• A school grade from Florida Department of Education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hillsborough Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing RAMS students to earn college credits while completing high school requirements. Spring and Fall dual enrollment programs enable students to get a head start on post-secondary education.
• Glazer Children's MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for elementary students providing hands-on learning experiences beyond the classroom. Part of out-of-classroom learning initiatives.
• The Florida AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination supporting marine science curriculum and Academy of Marine & Environmental Science programs. Provides real-world learning context for marine biology studies.
• Crystal River (Swimming with the Manatees)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFifth grade marine biology field experience providing hands-on encounter with marine life, enhancing classroom studies of marine ecosystems.
• Cambridge InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurriculum partnership with University of Cambridge providing globally recognized Cambridge Program for students kindergarten through high school. Prepares students for college through rigorous academic framework.
• Charter School Associates (CSA) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAMS is operated by Charter School Associates, a network of 15 public charter schools across Florida. CSA provides shared resources, quality audits, Board oversight, and system-wide best practices.
• iUniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive uniform provider for school uniforms. Provides online ordering with free shipping and exchanges. Uniform samples available for preview at school front office.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valrico Academy: A CSA-network Florida charter school near RAMS's geographic market with comparable K-12 tuition-free public charter programming and CSA governance.
• Bell Creek Academy: A sister CSA-network public charter school in Florida offering K-8 education with a math and science focus and cooperative learning methodology. Direct peer operating under identical governance and brand framework.
• Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science: Another CSA-network public charter school in the Tampa Bay region, directly comparable in curriculum (math/science focus), charter structure, and target market overlap with RAMS.
• Advantage Academy of Hillsborough: A CSA-network public charter school serving Hillsborough County families with similar tuition-free K-12 academic programming under shared governance.
• Independence Academy: CSA-network Florida public charter school with similar tuition-free K-12 model, math/science emphasis, and cooperative learning methodology — sharing the same operating playbook as RAMS.
• Pinellas Academy of Math and Science: CSA-network charter school in Pinellas County offering the same math/science-focused curriculum and charter model, demonstrating the replicability of the RAMS operational template.

Broad incumbents

• Pinecrest Academy: Florida-based charter school network with multiple campuses serving K-12 students using a similar math/science emphasis, providing broader competitive context within the Florida charter market.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National K-12 charter school network known for rigorous STEM-focused college preparatory curriculum; a broader incumbent peer offering a comparable academically rigorous, college-prep alternative to traditional public schools.
• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest charter school management organizations in the U.S., operating tuition-free public charter schools with comparable academic programming — a broader incumbent comparable in business model and scale ambition.
• KIPP Schools: National nonprofit network of tuition-free public charter schools emphasizing college preparation and character development — broadly comparable mission and operating model to RAMS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ramsbarracudas
• Facebookfacebook.com/riverviewacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/ramsbarracudas

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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