Discovery High School

Discovery High School is home of the Spartans which offer a wide array of sports and programs.

Discovery High School is home to over 900 students in grades 9-12.

Discovery High is ranked as a B school according to niche.com.

Seniors are allowed to show their flare in designing their parking spots.

Discovery High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12

640 Evenhouse Rd, Lake Alfred, FL

4.1

2.0

898 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Darryl Jemison

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Average SAT Score
1020

Average ACT Score
22

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
41%

Average GPA
3.32

Graduation Rate
97%

B-

Academics

C+

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.32	Reading Proficiency 41%
Math Proficiency 18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 20:1 Teachers 45	Full Time Teachers 45
Teachers in First or Second Year 81.8%

College Prep

Average SAT 1020 Math 490 Verbal 530	Average ACT 22 Math 21 English 21 Reading 23 Science 21
Number of AP Courses 7	AP Pass Rate 45.8%
AP Math Enrollment Low	AP Science Enrollment Low
Other AP Enrollment Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

306:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.6%	Female 47.4%
Hispanic 54.5%	Black 21.4%
White 20.5%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Central Florida 200 Students

Polk State College 185 Students

University of South Florida 167 Students

University of North Florida 147 Students

University of Florida 139 Students

Florida State University 136 Students

Florida Southern College 131 Students

Valencia College 103 Students

University of Miami 99 Students

Southeastern University 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 57 Students

Nursing 44 Students

Biology 40 Students

Psychology 33 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students

Accounting 18 Students

Criminology 17 Students

Small Business Management 17 Students

Forensic Science and Technology 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Sophomore

10/7/2024

They are a very good educational school, administration is good but teachers not so much. There food is not good as well.

3.0 Parent

7/1/2024

Pienso hasta el momento que es un lugar algo seguro, lo que no me gusta es que no hay muchas actividades para los estudiantes, y el nivel de aprendizaje es bajo

4.0 Senior

12/1/2023

The time I have spent at the high school has been very enjoyable which is a very important part of going to school.

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1.0 parent

5/22/2026

this school is horrible when it comes to bullys and harassment. my child was receiving multiple threats from a BOY while my child is a small girl, and they suspended her and the boy because she was defending her self.. they continuously yelled at my daughter blaming the falt on her for boys being in...

1.0 parent

5/22/2026

HORRIBLE ADMINISTRATION! My Sister was being bullied and they suspended HER!

5.0 student

3/4/2025

I think this school is a great school you should send your kids here if you want them to get a great education compared to the other high schools that are nearby.

1.0 parent

5/16/2023

This school does not care about its students learning whatsoever. My daughter was dress coded for wearing pj pants and they didn't give her any alternatives to wear. I contacted the school telling them i was working in tampa and was unable to bring her a change of clothes. Instead of giving her gym...

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List Price Range

$250K - $794K

Homes For Sale

134

Average Home Value

$319,963

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

25%

Average Household Income

$73,647

% of College Grads

18.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,970 Sq Ft

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906+ Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

New Beginnings High School

Pre-K to 12th
Charter

D-

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Pre-K to 12th
Public

Treasures of Life Academy

1st to 12th
Private

Venomous Snake Area/ Pet Area

Inman Park

Picnic Area
Trails

Lake Hartridge Nature Park

MacKay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve

Central Park

Rev Earl Wright Park

Lions Park

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Florida Polk County Lake Alfred 33850

Discovery High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Lake Alfred, FL, in the Lake Alfred neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 898 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Discovery High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $319,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Beginnings High School, Karen M. Siegel Academy, Treasures of Life Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lake Alfred has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Discovery High School.

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