Discovery High School
School Overview
Discovery High School is a public school located in Newton, North Carolina. It is a school in Newton-Conover City Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 64% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 74% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 216 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 14 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 216 students are attending Discovery High School. By gender, there are 87 and 129 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Discovery High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 75 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 61 | 29 | 32 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 75 | 34 | 41 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 14 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Discovery High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 92.9% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 14 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 13 | 92.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 7.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 216 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,662 Households |
| Population | 18,993 |
| Male | 9,738 |
| Female | 9,699 |
| Child Population | 5,329 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,141 Units |
| Average House Value | $132,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $748 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $50,302 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.54% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Discovery High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 91 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 54 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 | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 91 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 89 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 54 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Newton Conover City Schools
In Newton Conover City Schools, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NEWTON, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in NEWTON, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.