Discovery High School

High No virtual instruction Lawrenceville, GA Grades 09–12 Suburb: Large Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ F (38.2)
  • 2,703 Students
  • 165.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (678)226-4250 Phone

Discovery High School is a public school administered by the Gwinnett County district in Lawrenceville, GEORGIA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 2,703 students enrolled; a 16.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia High School Average
Enrollment
2,703.0
State avg: 1,131.0
▲ 139% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.33:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
73.9%
State avg: 68.3%
▲ 8% worse
School Details
School Name
Discovery High School
NCESSCH ID
130255004212
State School ID
GA-667-1814
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1335 Old Norcross Rd
City
Lawrenceville
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30046
County
Gwinnett County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1313
State Leg. Upper
13005
State Leg. Lower
13107
Latitude
33.95531
Longitude
-84.03435
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
2,703
Total Students
👩‍🏫
165.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
165.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)165.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 1,997 73.9%
Not Applicable 537 19.9%
District Info
District Name
Gwinnett County
LEAID
1302550
State LEA ID
GA-667
Phone
(678)301-6000
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lawrenceville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$2,853,490K
Federal Revenue
$310,281K
State Revenue
$1,140,083K
Local Revenue
$1,403,126K
Total Expenditure
$2,781,083K
Instruction Exp.
$1,539,022K
Support Services
$957,432K
Other Current Exp.
$112,246K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Discovery High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Discovery High School?
2,703 students are enrolled at Discovery High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Discovery High School have?
Discovery High School has 165.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Discovery High School serve?
Discovery High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Discovery High School a charter school?
Discovery High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Discovery High School located in?
Discovery High School is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Discovery High School belong to?
Discovery High School is part of the Gwinnett County school district.
How much does Gwinnett County spend per student?
The Gwinnett County district spends approximately $1,028,887,532 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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