Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Discovery ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery's student population of 199 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)40-44%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery?
The graduation rate of Discovery is 40-44%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Discovery?
199 students attend Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Discovery students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery?
Discovery has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Discovery offer ?
Discovery offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery part of?
Discovery is part of South Kitsap School District.
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