Discovery High School

Discovery High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 W 18th St,  Newton, NC
Newton Conover City Schools
4.5
4.5
193 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Shane Whitener
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
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
27
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
23.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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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%
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School Rankings

#19 Best Magnet HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

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 130 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 128 Students
Appalachian State University 127 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 100 Students
Western Carolina University 90 Students
Wake Forest University 52 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University 52 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 49 Students
East Carolina University 48 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 43 Students
Biology 36 Students
Business 22 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Graphic Design 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students
English 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 55 Reviews
4.0 Junior
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.
4.0 Senior
10/22/2024
very good school! provides many opportunities to challenge yourself and the teachers are super supportive and passionate.
5.0 Sophomore
6/4/2024
This school was my first choice for a high school since there is four different options for high school in this district. Even though I was put into a raffle to get in, I'm so glad I did. The teachers and classes are amazing and I actually feel like I have some chance at getting the colleges that I want to look at me.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 17 Reviews
5.0 student
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.
5.0 parent
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...
4.0 student
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...
5.0 other
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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