DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL

Charter School 911 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Discovery High School, located in Lake Alfred, Florida, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum integrated with a unique focus on personalized learning. As a member of the Charter Schools USA network, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances high academic standards with character development, aiming to prepare students for success in both higher education and their future professional lives.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to small-group instruction and a data-driven approach to student achievement. By utilizing a "blended learning" model, Discovery High School allows students to progress at their own pace, ensuring that individual strengths are maximized and learning gaps are addressed through targeted support. With a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, community engagement, and a supportive campus culture, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that empowers students to become responsible, globally-minded citizens.

911

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	435
Black	153
Asian	9
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
435 (47.7 %)
White
292 (32.1 %)
Black
153 (16.8 %)
Two or More
17 (1.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)268-7178
Website:	http://discoveryhighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	911
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 263

Grade 10 248

Grade 11 194

Grade 12 206

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	263
Grade 10	248
Grade 11	194
Grade 12	206

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	444	48.7%
Male	467	51.3%

High School 6th - 12th

LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

1,545 Students

1995 THUNDER RD
EAGLE LAKE, FL 33839 (9.2 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th