Discovery Charter School
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 623-0222
Fax: (973) 623-0024
District: Discovery Charter School
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades 4-8 & ungraded • 90 students
Discovery Charter School, located in Newark, New Jersey, is a charter school that serves grades 4-8 & ungraded. It is among the few schools in New Jersey to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Discovery Charter School is a charter school in the Discovery Charter School district located in Newark, NJ. The principal of Discovery Charter School is Dr. Irene Hall. As of 2016, the students are 82.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 13.9% Hispanic; and 3.8% Asian/Pacific Islander. 96.2% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, non-Hispanic | 82.3% | 82.3% | 16.1% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 13.9% | 24.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.3% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | 0.2% |
| White, non-Hispanic | — | — | 48.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | — | — | 1.2% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 96.2% | — | — |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Earle Naval Station | 0 mi. |
| Picatinny Arsenal | 0 mi. |
| Fort Hamilton | 0 mi. |
| Mitchel Field | 0 mi. |
