Discovery High School

193 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Discovery High School, located in Newton, North Carolina, is a unique public secondary school operating within the Newton-Conover City Schools district. Distinguished by its small-school environment and project-based learning model, the school focuses on personalized education that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application. Unlike traditional high schools, Discovery High integrates technology and interdisciplinary studies to prepare students for both college and the modern workforce.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its "New Tech Network" affiliation, which fosters a culture of trust, respect, and responsibility. By prioritizing student agency and hands-on projects over standard lecture-based instruction, Discovery High aims to equip its students with the essential soft skills and technical proficiency needed for post-secondary success. Its location on West 18th Street serves as a hub for innovation in the community, providing a supportive academic home for students who thrive in a more dynamic, unconventional learning atmosphere.

193

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	32
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	14

White
134 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (16.6 %)
Two or More
14 (7.3 %)
Asian
7 (3.6 %)
Black
6 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton Conover City Schools
Phone:	(828)466-5581
Website:	http://dhs.newton-conover.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 37

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 48