The Discovery Center (Closed 2009)

The Discovery Center serves 9 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
91%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.09
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Discovery Center?
9 students attend The Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of The Discovery Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Discovery Center?
The Discovery Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Discovery Center offer ?
The Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Discovery Center part of?
The Discovery Center is part of Volusia School District.

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