Discovery Charter

Discovery Charter School
501 Orange Factory Road
Bahama, NC 27503
Charter School 453 Students
Secondary School 6th - 11th
School Overview
Discovery Charter School, located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a comprehensive, student-centered approach to learning. The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a supportive community environment, which allows educators to tailor instruction to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning among its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Discovery Charter prioritizes the development of the "whole child" by integrating experiential learning and real-world applications into the classroom. Situated in the heart of the state’s capital, the school often leverages its proximity to local institutions, cultural centers, and professional resources to provide students with unique enrichment opportunities. Its mission is to prepare students not only for high school success but also to become engaged, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected global society.
453
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    230 (50.8%)
  • Black
    114 (25.2%)
  • Hispanic
    58 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    46 (10.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Discovery Charter School
Phone: (984)888-5504
Website: http://w.DiscoveryCharterDurham.org
Grade Range: 6th - 11th
Total Students: 453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 6 103
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 105
Grade 9 57
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 49
Gender Ratio