Discovery High School
- 146 Students
- 6.6 Teachers (FTE)
- 22.2:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (828)466-5581 Phone
- http://dhs.newton-conover.org Website
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Discovery High School
Newton, NC 28658
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (36.9)
146
Students
6.6
Teachers
22.2:1
Student:Teacher
(828)466-5581
Phone
http://dhs.newton-conover.org
Website
Discovery High School is a public High school located in Newton, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the Newton Conover City Schools school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 146 students enrolled; a 22.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize 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 North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
146.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 81% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
22.19:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
29.5%
State avg: 76.6%
▼ 61% better
School Details
School Name
Discovery High School
NCESSCH ID
370336002754
State School ID
NC-182-700
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
301 West 18th St
City
Newton
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28658
County
Catawba County
Metro Area
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
3710
State Leg. Upper
37045
State Leg. Lower
37089
Latitude
35.6796
Longitude
-81.22237
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
146
Total Students
6.6
Teachers FTE
22.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
6.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 6.6 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 43 | 29.5% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Newton Conover City Schools
LEAID
3703360
State LEA ID
NC-182
Phone
(828)464-3191
Website
http://www.newton-conover.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Newton
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$38,636K
Federal Revenue
$6,886K
State Revenue
$22,424K
Local Revenue
$9,326K
Total Expenditure
$38,925K
Instruction Exp.
$20,619K
Support Services
$12,510K
Other Current Exp.
$2,167K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Discovery High School, answered using official NCES data.