Discovery High School

1335 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

2,803 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Discovery High School, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is a notable institution within the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Known for its modern facility and commitment to innovation, the school serves a diverse student population with a curriculum designed to prepare students for both college and the modern workforce. The school emphasizes a project-based learning approach and integrates specialized career pathways, often collaborating with local businesses and industries to provide students with real-world experience beyond the traditional classroom.

Beyond its academic focus, Discovery High School is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, which includes a wide range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school’s mission centers on fostering an inclusive environment that encourages leadership, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. By leveraging its strategic location in the heart of Gwinnett County, the school aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and professional success, equipping its graduates with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving global economy.

2,803

Total Students

169.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	1,507
Black	880
Asian	229
Two or More	52
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,507 (53.8 %)
Black
880 (31.4 %)
Asian
229 (8.2 %)
White
127 (4.5 %)
Two or More
52 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(678)226-4250
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	169.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,645
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	352

* 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 9 718

Grade 10 720

Grade 11 672

Grade 12 693

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Discovery High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	718
Grade 10	720
Grade 11	672
Grade 12	693

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Discovery High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,390	49.6%
Male	1,413	50.4%

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