Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, Discovery ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery's student population of 224 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Rankings
Discovery ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery's ranking?
Discovery is ranked #1565 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery?
The graduation rate of Discovery is 50-54%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Discovery?
224 students attend Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Discovery students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery?
Discovery has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery offer ?
Discovery offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Discovery part of?
Discovery is part of South Kitsap School District.
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