Serving 423 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Discovery High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
423 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Discovery High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Discovery High School offer ?
Discovery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery High School part of?
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