- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Discovery High School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008705557
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #102 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery High School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School ranks #102 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Discovery High School shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 360008705557 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 13.5:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Discovery High School shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Discovery High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 377
Discovery High School
377 students
What this shows Discovery High School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery High School compares
Discovery High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
African American 15.4%
White 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Discovery High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Discovery High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery High School
How many students attend Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has 377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery High School?
91.5% of students at Discovery High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery High School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Discovery High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School ranks #102 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Discovery High School, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.