Serving 898 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery High School's student population of 898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2594 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Polk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery High School's ranking?
Discovery High School is ranked #2594 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Discovery High School often compared to?
Discovery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winter Haven Senior High School, Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL 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 Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
898 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Discovery High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery High School offer ?
Discovery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery High School part of?
Discovery High School is part of Polk School District.
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