About RCSA
Who We Are
River City Science Academy Charter Schools provides a high-quality public charter school experience for students and families across Jacksonville. With multiple campuses serving different grade levels, RCSA is built around a shared commitment to STEM-focused learning, academic achievement, student support, and strong family engagement.
Our schools prepare students to think critically, solve problems, build character, and pursue success in college, career, and life.
Tuition-Free Public Charter Schools
RCSA provides families with access to high-quality public charter school education at no tuition cost.
STEM-Focused Learning
Students explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning and real-world problem solving.
Serving Jacksonville Families
Our campuses support students and families across Jacksonville with strong academics and a caring school community.
Serving Jacksonville Families
RCSA helps students build the academic foundation, confidence, and skills needed for future success.
What Makes RCSA Different
STEM-Focused Education
Students engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning, academic programs, and real-world problem-solving.
Strong Academic Culture
RCSA promotes high expectations, structured learning, and continuous student growth across all grade levels.
Character Development
Students are encouraged to grow with responsibility, respect, leadership, integrity, and compassion.
Family Partnership
RCSA values strong communication with families and provides resources that support students both inside and outside the classroom.
College Readiness
Students are guided toward long-term academic success through strong programs, mentorship, and future-focused opportunities.
Safe & Supportive Environment
RCSA works to provide a school environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and ready to learn.
Our Educational Approach
RCSA combines rigorous academics with STEM-focused instruction, character education, and student-centered support. Our approach is designed to help students build strong academic foundations while developing the confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills needed for the future.
Our School Network
RCSA serves students and families through a network of campuses across Jacksonville. Each campus shares the same commitment to academic excellence, STEM learning, and student success while maintaining its own unique school community.
Mission
To provide students with a challenging, supportive, and innovative learning environment that promotes academic excellence, STEM education, character development, and lifelong learning.
Vision
To prepare students to become innovative thinkers, responsible citizens, and future leaders who are ready to succeed in a changing world.
Values
Academic excellence, innovation, responsibility, respect, integrity, leadership, and community.
What Families Say About RCSA
Families choose RCSA for its strong academics, caring teachers, STEM-focused programs, and supportive school community.