Serving 130 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Sacramento, CA, encompassing approximately 38.2 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 9.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery High School's student population of 130 students has grown by 9% 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
130 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.64, 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
#9008 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #9008 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
130 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Discovery High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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