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Discovery High School vs. High School For Teaching And The Professions

Should you attend Discovery High School or High School For Teaching And The Professions? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Discovery High School
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
High School For Teaching And The Professions
2780 Resevoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Discovery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, High School For Teaching And The Professions ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
386 students
358 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High School For Teaching And The Professions over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High School For Teaching And The Professions.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High School For Teaching And The Professions over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High School For Teaching And The Professions with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2963 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1454 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High School For Teaching And The Professions, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Teaching And The Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Teaching And The Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Teaching And The Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Discovery High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High School For Teaching And The Professions with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of High School For Teaching And The Professions by grade.
Grade 9 Students
82
81
Grade 10 Students
97
88
Grade 11 Students
106
100
Grade 12 Students
98
88
Ungraded Students
3
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High School For Teaching And The Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High School For Teaching And The Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
81%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High School For Teaching And The Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High School For Teaching And The Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High School For Teaching And The Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High School For Teaching And The Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of High School For Teaching And The Professions, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High School For Teaching And The Professions, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High School For Teaching And The Professions, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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