Located on the beautiful Salt River, the waterfront location of the Academy provides the perfect setting for our 9th through 12th grade students to explore their environment. Whether they are in English, Social Studies, Math, Science, or an elective course, each class is created to offer hands -on opportunities to ensure connections to the real world. In addition, many of the lessons are uniquely designed to be taught outdoors. Under the guidance of highly qualified subject area specialists, who bring the text book lessons to life, students encounter the environment first-hand as they explore estuaries and rivers by kayak and canoe. Considering Citrus County has one of the few remaining protected coastlines in the state of Florida, with miles of river and aquatic wetlands, the location offers an unmatched experience.

The Academy of Environmental Science, which was founded in 1999, is a Citrus County School Board sponsored public charter school. Initiated through a partnership with numerous individuals, organizations, and agencies, the Academy strives to develop a sense of stewardship by developing environmental awareness through instruction and community service.