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Discovery High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
301 W 18th St,
Newton, NC
Newton Conover City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Shane Whitener
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%
Niche Grade
A-
A
B+
B+
B-
B-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
6
Full Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
23.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
211:1
Student Diversity
Female
55.4%
Male
44.6%
White
69.4%
Hispanic
16.6%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Black
3.1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University
138 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
133 Students
Appalachian State University
128 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
102 Students
Western Carolina University
90 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University
54 Students
Wake Forest University
53 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
52 Students
Duke University
47 Students
East Carolina University
46 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
44 Students
Biology
40 Students
Business
22 Students
Computer Science
20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
19 Students
Political Science and Government
18 Students
Nursing
14 Students
Engineering
14 Students
Pre-Law Studies
14 Students
Graphic Design
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/13/2025
I do not think that the building or school gets enough funding, especially compared to the main school of Newton Conover High school, which can cause students and staff to leave to explore bigger opportunities. The staff and the envoirnment is wonderful and I was so grateful to be able to spend my 4 years of High school there.
11/19/2024
Discovery High School has its ups and downs. This school is great for getting ready for college. The staff cares a lot, and the student culture is great. Some of the downsides are that the school is relatively old, We get lunch in clear bags, and we have four to five teachers who do all the teaching. Overall I would rate the school 4/5 if you plan to study at a university. 2/5 If you plan to go to a community college or join the workforce.
10/22/2024
very good school! provides many opportunities to challenge yourself and the teachers are super supportive and passionate.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/23/2020
My experience so far is great, they give AP courses which is great for your GPA and College. The honor clases are great, and the courses that are offered, give you a chance to experience and learn about different things. The school also makes you feel like a family, and they dont single you out.
8/27/2019
Has been an excellent Honors/AP & College Ready school for our son. He is in his Sr year and has loved all the classes/subjects offered and the opportunity to take local community college class pathways as well. Every school has its struggles so it is not perfect but has been an overall great experi...
4/10/2018
I had a tough middle school, and often was left behind in lessons and was bullied by the kids. When I came to Discovery, it was like heaven. Everyone here is nice and welcoming. Most of us are nerds, so we have a lot of common interests. The teachers are amazing, not perfect, but getting there. When...
9/27/2016
Our community is lucky to have such an awesome school. Teachers teach kids how to think, not what to think. My son has done fantastic his four years there. And Mr. Robinson is commited to the students and improving our education system. You simply cannot go wrong with Discovery.
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Map
List Price Range
$140K - $768K
Homes For Sale
124
Average Home Value
$299,053
Median Lot Size
20,908 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Average Household Income
$71,331
% of College Grads
20.8%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,624 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Westside Jaycee Park
Jacob Fork Park
Catawba County Parks
Broyhill Park
Balls Creek Optimist Park
Southside Park
Newton Recreation Department
Recreation
Spotlight Bar
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Discovery High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newton, NC, in the Newton neighborhood, and is served by the Newton Conover City Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 162 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Discovery High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.78, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $299,053. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newton-Conover High School, Conover Special Education, Tri-City Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Newton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Discovery High School.