DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 292 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL, located on Hoover Drive in Rochester, NY, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based educational approach. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, and a lifelong love for learning. By utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, ensuring that each child is prepared for future success in higher education and beyond.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, balancing core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities that challenge students to explore their interests. In addition to academic rigor, DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL places a strong focus on character development and community engagement. By partnering closely with families and the broader Rochester community, the school cultivates a collaborative culture that empowers students to become informed, active, and contributing members of society.
For more information, contact DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL at (585) 342-4032 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ROCHESTER, NY 14615-2603
(585) 342-4032
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in ROCHESTER, NY with about 292 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS - District:
- DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 292
- Teachers:
- 43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 292 students
- Black or African American
- 64.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- White
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 59.6%
- Male
- 40.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.