Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery High School's student population of 88 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
24%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery High School's ranking?
Discovery High School is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Discovery High School often compared to?
Discovery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inderkum High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
88 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Discovery High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery High School offer ?
Discovery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Discovery High School part of?
Discovery High School is part of Natomas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Discovery High School located?
Discovery High School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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