Discovery High School
Newton, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
A grade for 2024–25, score 86.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | A | B | A |
| School performance score | 85 | 83 | 86 |
| School achievement score | 91.3 | 86.7 | 89.9 |
| Reading and math | 90.1% | 72.6% | 82.1% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 85.4% | 81.8% | 91.3% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 82.7% | 79.2% | 71.9% |
| School growth score | 62.2 | 67.9 | 71.1 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
0.000 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 0.000 | 6.211 | 0.000 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
0.00 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 36.27 | 12.42 | 0.00 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 210 | 162 |
| Suspended out of school | 0.5% · 1 | 1.2% · 2 |
| Suspended in school | 0.5% · 1 | 0.6% · 1 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Midsize
Enrollment
162 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino21.0%
White62.3%
Black or African American3.1%
Asian4.9%
Two or More Races8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370336002754
- District
- Newton Conover City Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 162 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.4
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24