Discovery High School
School Overview
Discovery High School is a public Charter school located in Lake Alfred, Florida. It is a school in Polk County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 30% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 479 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 22 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 479 students are attending Discovery High School. By gender, there are 238 and 241 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Discovery High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 34 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 34 | 17 | 17 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 22 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Discovery High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. All teachers are certified. 18.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 22 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 22 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 15 | 68.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 13.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 240 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 235,283 Households |
| Population | 673,475 |
| Male | 336,279 |
| Female | 349,939 |
| Child Population | 204,489 |
| Total Housing Units | 295,456 Units |
| Average House Value | $150,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $978 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% |
| Average Household Income | $50,584 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.31% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Discovery High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 103 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 24 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Discovery High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 103 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 95 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 24 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Polk
In Polk, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.