Discovery

Summary:

Discovery High School is a public high school located in Port Orchard, Washington, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 205 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools, including lower academic performance, graduation rates, and socioeconomic status of its student population.

Discovery High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and South Kitsap School District averages on standardized tests, with only 42.86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 28.21% proficient or better in Science. The school's four-year graduation rate is just 50.4%, far below the 88.4% rate at South Kitsap High School, 79.3% at Eagle Harbor High School, and 97.6% at Bainbridge High School. Additionally, Discovery has a much higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.88% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The challenges faced by Discovery High School are not shared by all schools in the region. Nearby schools like South Kitsap High School, Eagle Harbor High School, and Bainbridge High School significantly outperform Discovery across a range of metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and socioeconomic factors. This suggests that the issues at Discovery may require a comprehensive review of the school's strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the disparities and improve outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2150 Fircrest Dr SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366

(360) 443-3680

District: South Kitsap School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402^nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,277

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 221

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

Two or more races:

14.0%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery ranks worse than 92% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Discovery who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Discovery is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), two or more races (14%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery is 22.1. (See more...)

Compare Discovery employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery is $19,277.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery 402^nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Discovery in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

South Kitsap School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kitsap School District 108^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery

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Rank History for all students at Discovery

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	26.21	343^rd	455	24.6%
2022	6.76	425^th	434	2.1%
2023	8.83	419^th	442	5.2%
2024	13.70	402^nd	437	8.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	39.96	235^th	392	40.1%
2022	8.09	361^st	370	2.4%
2023	8.14	357^th	362	1.4%
2024	5.63	353^rd	356	0.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Discovery

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	26.38	299^th	390	23.3%
2023	18.09	304^th	357	14.8%
2024	15.44	310^th	347	10.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Discovery

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.59	322^nd	395	18.5%
2024	12.98	336^th	362	7.2%

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Rank History for White students at Discovery

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	19.78	356^th	413	13.8%
2022	2.78	384^th	390	1.5%
2023	6.07	368^th	379	2.9%
2024	10.97	348^th	374	7.0%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Discovery

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	84	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	91
1989	97	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	102
1990	85	0	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	94
1991	74	0	1	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	82
1992	67	1	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	77
1993	93	2	1	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	110
1994	86	4	1	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	105
1995	110	0	3	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	129
1996	110	0	3	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	129
1997	123	1	2	6	18	n/a	n/a	0	150
1998	127	2	6	10	9	n/a	n/a	0	154
1999	123	3	10	8	9	n/a	n/a	0	153
2000	129	3	7	11	10	n/a	n/a	0	160
2001	136	7	6	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	166
2002	151	1	0	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	164
2003	151	1	0	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	164
2004	156	2	5	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	181
2005	138	4	5	4	8	n/a	n/a	10	169
2006	151	9	9	6	5	n/a	n/a	3	183
2007	154	3	8	6	10	n/a	n/a	0	181
2008	169	4	10	9	3	n/a	n/a	6	201
2009	172	1	10	9	8	n/a	n/a	3	203
2010	167	3	6	7	5	n/a	n/a	3	191
2011	166	1	7	11	5	1	5	0	196
2012	162	4	8	14	7	1	10	0	206
2013	144	7	4	14	3	2	16	0	190
2014	133	4	2	28	4	1	22	0	194
2015	159	2	2	27	3	1	23	0	217
2016	149	6	1	24	6	0	26	0	212
2017	166	5	2	15	5	1	17	0	211
2018	146	6	1	20	3	2	24	0	202
2019	113	4	0	22	3	2	28	0	172
2020	116	2	2	23	5	2	17	0	167
2021	100	2	1	14	6	3	11	0	137
2022	130	3	3	27	6	11	19	0	199
2023	130	7	4	24	6	8	25	1	205
2024	141	3	3	30	6	7	31	0	221

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	91	0.0	0.0	0
1989	102	0.0	0.0	n/a
1990	94	0.0	0.0	0
1991	82	4.8	17.0	n/a
1992	77	7.0	11.0	n/a
1993	110	8.4	13.1	n/a
1994	105	8.9	11.8	n/a
1995	129	7.0	18.4	n/a
1996	129	7.0	18.4	n/a
1997	150	7.6	19.7	n/a
1998	154	9.6	16.0	n/a
1999	153	10.6	14.4	n/a
2000	160	8.3	19.3	n/a
2001	166	7.6	21.8	n/a
2002	164	7.6	21.6	18.3
2003	164	7.6	21.6	18.3
2004	181	8.0	22.6	23.2
2005	169	7.6	22.2	23.3
2006	183	7.6	24.1	31.7
2007	181	8.4	21.5	38.1
2008	201	8.7	23.1	35.9
2009	203	8.7	23.3	34
2010	191	8.7	21.9	44.1
2011	196	8.7	22.5	39.3
2012	206	8.6	23.7	52.9
2013	190	8.6	22.0	33.7
2014	194	n/a	n/a	63.9
2015	217	10.0	21.7	63.1
2016	212	10.0	21.2	62.7
2017	211	9.6	21.9	58.3
2018	202	9.0	22.4	59.4
2019	172	11.0	15.6	57.6
2020	167	10.0	16.7	65.3
2021	137	10.0	13.7	62.8
2022	199	10.0	19.9	60.3
2023	205	10.0	20.5	84.9
2024	221	10.0	22.1	71.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	91	0.0	0.0	0
1989	102	0.0	0.0	n/a
1990	94	0.0	0.0	0
1991	82	4.8	17.0	n/a
1992	77	7.0	11.0	n/a
1993	110	8.4	13.1	n/a
1994	105	8.9	11.8	n/a
1995	129	7.0	18.4	n/a
1996	129	7.0	18.4	n/a
1997	150	7.6	19.7	n/a
1998	154	9.6	16.0	n/a
1999	153	10.6	14.4	n/a
2000	160	8.3	19.3	n/a
2001	166	7.6	21.8	n/a
2002	164	7.6	21.6	18.3
2003	164	7.6	21.6	18.3
2004	181	8.0	22.6	23.2
2005	169	7.6	22.2	23.3
2006	183	7.6	24.1	31.7
2007	181	8.4	21.5	38.1
2008	201	8.7	23.1	35.9
2009	203	8.7	23.3	34
2010	191	8.7	21.9	44.1
2011	196	8.7	22.5	39.3
2012	206	8.6	23.7	52.9
2013	190	8.6	22.0	33.7
2014	194	n/a	n/a	63.9
2015	217	10.0	21.7	63.1
2016	212	10.0	21.2	62.7
2017	211	9.6	21.9	58.3
2018	202	9.0	22.4	59.4
2019	172	11.0	15.6	57.6
2020	167	10.0	16.7	65.3
2021	137	10.0	13.7	62.8
2022	199	10.0	19.9	60.3
2023	205	10.0	20.5	84.9
2024	221	10.0	22.1	71.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$556 (2.9%)	$18,564 (97.1%)	$19,120
2020	$142 (1.1%)	$13,113 (98.9%)	$13,255
2021	$712 (3.3%)	$20,555 (96.6%)	$21,268
2022	$1,147 (6.0%)	$18,130 (94.0%)	$19,277

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Discovery)	25	30.6	5.6%
11th Grade Science (South Kitsap School District)	48.3	42.9	5.3%
11th Grade Science (Washington)	50	50.5	0.5%
All Grades Science (Discovery)	25	30.6	5.6%
All Grades Science (South Kitsap School District)	54.5	48.3	6.2%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	172	205	19.2%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	22	24	9.1%
Pacific Islander	2	8	300%
White	113	130	15%
Two or More Races	28	25	10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	84.9%	27.3%

Schools Near Discovery

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Math (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery	Public	9-12	2150 Fircrest Dr SE	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 443-3680	221	10	22.1	71.9%	141 (63.8%)	3 (1.4%)	30 (13.6%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.7%)	7 (3.2%)	31 (14.0%)	13.7	402^nd of 437 public high schools	8.0%		8.8	419^th of 442 public high schools	5.2%	17	28.2	28.2	42.9	42.9			$19,277	$1,147	$18,130
South Kitsap High School	Public	9-12	425 Mitchell Ave	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 874-5600	2,417	120	20.0	43.2%	1,549 (64.1%)	38 (1.6%)	371 (15.3%)	107 (4.4%)	12 (0.5%)	51 (2.1%)	277 (11.5%)	54.2	189^th of 437 public high schools	56.8%		46.9	229^th of 442 public high schools	48.2%	40	46.1	46.1	70.0	70.0	31.3	31.1	$18,450	$2,237	$16,213
Kitsap County Detention Center	Public	8-12	1338 SW Old Clifton Rd	Port Orchard	98367	Kitsap County	Olympic Educational Service District 114	No	No	No	No	(360) 337-5401	4	0			3 (75.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bremerton High School	Public	9-12	1500 13th Street	Bremerton	98337	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-0800	1,279	62	20.5	59.5%	540 (42.2%)	93 (7.3%)	331 (25.9%)	66 (5.2%)	10 (0.8%)	31 (2.4%)	188 (14.7%)	24.4	345^th of 437 public high schools	21.1%		19.1	378^th of 442 public high schools	14.5%	33	39.9	39.9	47.1	47.1	17.7	17.7	$19,268	$1,477	$17,792
Morgan Center School	Public	10-12	1500 13th Street	Bremerton	98337	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 478-5135	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Renaissance Alternative High School	Public	9-12	3400 1st Street	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-1080	102	7	15.4	67.6%	63 (61.8%)	2 (2.0%)	16 (15.7%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.7%)	10.1	416^th of 437 public high schools	4.8%		13.1	408^th of 442 public high schools	7.7%	8	12.1	12.1	45.8	45.8			$21,377	$1,994	$19,383
West Sound Technical Skills Center	Public	11-12	101 National Avenue	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 473-0550	6	15	.4		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$18,392	$650	$17,742
Washington Youth Academy	Public	9-12	1207 Carver St	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Washington Military Department	No	No	No	No	(360) 473-2612	140	0	24.0	97.9%	26 (18.6%)	11 (7.9%)	88 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)	9 (6.4%)								(n/a)
Olympic High School	Public	9-12	7077 Stampede Blvd NW	Bremerton	98311	Kitsap County	Central Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 662-2700	1,159	51	22.6	42.5%	584 (50.4%)	47 (4.1%)	195 (16.8%)	61 (5.3%)	9 (0.8%)	18 (1.6%)	234 (20.2%)	45	241^st of 437 public high schools	44.9%		37.7	278^th of 442 public high schools	37.1%	37	53.1	53.1	62.9	62.9	18.1	18.1	$17,290	$985	$16,305
Eagle Harbor High School	Public	9-12	9530 NE High School Rd	Bainbridge Island	98110	Kitsap County	Bainbridge Island School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 780-1387	87	5	17.0	24.1%	65 (74.7%)	2 (2.3%)	7 (8.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.7%)	73.8	87^th of 437 public high schools	80.1%		68.2	114^th of 442 public high schools	74.2%	27	62.5	62.5	91.3	91.3	30.4	30.4	$17,542	$749	$16,793

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery

Is Discovery a good school?

Discovery ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Washington high schools.

What district is Discovery in?

South Kitsap School District

What is the racial makeup of Discovery?

Students at Discovery are 64% White, 14% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Discovery?

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Discovery.

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