DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL

www.discoveryhsbronx.org/

423 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Discovery High School, located in the Bronx, is a public school that operates with a focus on inquiry-based learning and personalized student development. As a small learning community, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of college and professional careers. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school encourages students to take an active role in their education, often utilizing project-based assessments that help bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.

Beyond academics, Discovery High School prioritizes the social and emotional growth of its student body. The school culture is built on values of inclusivity, mutual respect, and community engagement, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Through partnerships with local organizations and a commitment to individualized attention, the school strives to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills, character, and confidence necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.

423

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	339
Black	62
Asian	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
339 (80.1 %)
Black
62 (14.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.8 %)
White
8 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
Phone:	(718)733-3872
Website:	http://www.discoveryhsbronx.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 102

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 116

Grade 12 104

Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	102
Grade 10	98
Grade 11	116
Grade 12	104
Ungraded	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	40.4%
Male	252	59.6%

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