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Discovery High School

Discovery High School is a public high school in Newton, NC, serving grades 9–12, rated B+, with 146 students and a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
146
Students per teacher
22.2:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
10

Student body

White58%
Hispanic19%
Asian10%
Two or more races10%
Black3%
Male / female
39% / 61%
Free or reduced lunch
29%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-30.5%
Prior-year enrollment
210

School details

Address
301 W 18th St, Newton, NC 28658
Phone
(828) 466-5581
Website
dhs.newton-conover.org
Setting
Suburb - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
370336002754
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School district

Newton-Conover City Schools

District rating
B+
Schools
7
Students
2,654
Spending per student
$12,869
Teachers (FTE)
177
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Discovery High School

How is Discovery High School rated?

Discovery High School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Newton-Conover City Schools is rated B+ overall.

What grades does Discovery High School serve?

Discovery High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Discovery High School?

146 students attend Discovery High School, down from 210 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.

What programs does Discovery High School offer?

Discovery High School offers 10 AP courses.

Which school district is Discovery High School in?

Discovery High School is part of Newton-Conover City Schools, which reports 7 schools, 2,654 students and $12,869 of spending per student.