Draft:Osceola Science STEM Charter School

Osceola Science Charter School
OSCS, Aug 2023 (temp pic)
Location
2849 John Young Pkwy

Kissimmee
,
Florida
34741

United States
Information
TypePublic charter school
Motto"In a world of fish, be a SHARK!"
Establishedin the 2016–2017 academic year
GradesK–10 (expanding to K–12)
Websiteosceolascience.org

Osceola Science Charter School (OSCS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Kissimmee, Florida. The school focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and serves students from kindergarten through 10th grade, soon to be expanded to 12th. It operates under the authority of the Osceola County School District and accepts students through a lottery-based admission process.

History

Osceola Science Charter School was founded to offer a rigorous STEM-focused education in a supportive and inclusive environment. Since its establishment, the school has emphasized academic excellence, innovation, and critical thinking.

Beginning with the 2024–2025 academic year, OSCS initiated the expansion of its high school program. The school began by opening a 9th-grade program in 2024, officially making it a K–9 institution. The following year, 10th-grade was opened. OSCS plans to add one additional high school grade level each subsequent year:

11th grade in 2026–2027

12th grade in 2027–2028

This expansion will result in OSCS becoming a full K–12 charter school by the 2027–2028 academic year.

Academics

OSCS provides a curriculum centered on science and math, enriched by technology and hands-on learning experiences.

Extracurricular Activities

Students participate in various clubs and activities such as:

Science Olympiad

Math Olympiad

VEX Robotics

FIRST Lego League Challenge

Facilities

The school campus includes modern classrooms, science labs, and collaborative learning spaces designed to support STEM instruction.

Recognition

According to Niche.com, OSCS has been recognized for strong academic performance and high rankings in academics, diversity, and teaching quality.

References

Official website

Niche profile

1. Osceola Science Charter School history and overview OSCS_History_and_Overview.pdf, Retrieved October 16, 2018

2. Osceola Science Charter School, U.S. News & World Report, Retrieved July 21, 2024

3. Osceola Science students learning Power-grid basics https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orlando-students-learn-power-grid-basics-interactive-workshop/OQ433CYLRRDYLEXFAZ4UQFCVBE/, Retrieved February 17th, 2026

Category:Public elementary schools in Florida Category:Public middle schools in Florida Category:Charter schools in Florida Category:Schools in Osceola County, Florida

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