DISCOVERY ACADEMY

Discovery Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Discovery Academy school district, located in Toledo, OH with about 321 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 15 teachers, Discovery Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Academy, located on West Central Avenue in Toledo, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on academic achievement and personal character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured educational environment, the academy emphasizes the mastery of core subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

A central component of Discovery Academy’s mission is the integration of its "Moral Focus" curriculum, which is designed to teach students virtues such as integrity, perseverance, and respect alongside traditional academics. The school places a high value on building strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community to create a holistic learning experience. With a commitment to data-driven instruction and a rigorous curriculum, Discovery Academy strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the necessary tools to become a responsible and productive member of society.

For more information, contact Discovery Academy at (419) 214-3266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2740 W Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43606-3452
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DISCOVERY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Toledo, OH with about 321 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Office of School Sponsorship
District:
Discovery Academy
Total Students:
321
Teachers:
15
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 321 students

Black or African American
65.4%
White
15.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.3%
Two or more races
9.3%

Female
54.2%
Male
45.8%

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.