- Enrollment
- 2,448
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Orchard, WA
Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530816001355
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Port Orchard · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Port Orchard, WA.
School address
District: South Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530816001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Discovery grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530816001355 · Port Orchard, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 22.4:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kitsap High School (2,448 students)
Discovery grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Discovery in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Kitsap H
South Kitsap High School
2,448 students
- John Sedgwick 731
John Sedgwick Middle School
731 students
- Cedar Heights 689
Cedar Heights Middle School
689 students
- Marcus Whitman 623
Marcus Whitman Middle School
623 students
- Orchard Height 529
Orchard Heights Elementary
529 students
- This school 224
Discovery
224 students
What this shows Discovery reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery compares
Discovery is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 72% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Discovery is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Kitsap School District reports $18,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Heights Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery
How many students attend Discovery?
Discovery has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Orchard, WA. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery?
77.6% of students at Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Discovery is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Port Orchard, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery?
Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery rank among public schools in Port Orchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Port Orchard, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Orchard on the city page.
What other schools are in South Kitsap School District?
Besides Discovery, South Kitsap School District also operates South Kitsap High School (2,448 students), John Sedgwick Middle School (731 students), and Cedar Heights Middle School (689 students). See the South Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.