Burns Science & Technology Charter School

Burns Science & Technology Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-11
160 Ridge Rd,  Oak Hill, FL
4.4
3.6
1,074 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Janet M Mcgee
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.73

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
550
Verbal
620

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16%
State Average
20%
Science
9%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
87.5%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#76 Best Charter HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Florida 16 Students
University of North Florida 16 Students
University of Florida 14 Students
Stetson University 14 Students
Florida State University 9 Students
University of South Florida 9 Students
Daytona State College 9 Students
University of Miami 6 Students
Florida International University 6 Students
University of West Florida 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 7 Students
Biology 5 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Acting 3 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 3 Students
Aerospace Engineering 2 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 6 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/15/2024
I've attended since 6th grade and the experience has been good overall. I appreciate the smallness of the school, which allows for closer relationships with admin and teachers. The high school principal, Daniel Hargrave, and the elementary principal, Alexis Galerno, work together very well and handled the resignation of Dr. McGee (original principal) smoothly and professionally.
5.0 NicheUser
5/7/2020
BurnsSciTech is a small charter school with a lot of heart. The teachers at this school are excellent and caring. Most everyone goes above and beyond for the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 24 Reviews
3.0 parent
4/27/2025
There were some wonderful teachers at this school who were so good with the kids. These great teachers were chased away by the cliquish feelings of other teachers. There is some very inappropriate behavior with some teachers and it is overlooked because those teachers are part of the clique. Parents...
5.0 parent
1/21/2025
did you see the hawk too? uhhhhhh
3.0 student
11/1/2024
good teaching just needs better admin, staff, and rules
2.0 parent
8/8/2024
We left the school after my son finished kindergarten here. He frequently said he hated school but only wanted to go to see his friends (and he LOVED preschool), so this was very upsetting. He was forced to do worksheets all day and couldn’t even participate in recess if he didn’t finish his workshe...

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Burns Science & Technology Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-11 in Oak Hill, FL, in the Oak Hill neighborhood, and is served by the Volusia County Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,074 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Burns Science & Technology Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73. The average SAT score is 1170. The average home value in this area is $395,283. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victory Christian Academy, Edgehop Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Oak Hill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burns Science & Technology Charter School.

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