Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred, FL
Grades 6 to 8 · 1,039 students
Charter school
Discovery High School
Lake Alfred, Florida · Grades 9 to 12 · Polk
Charter school
About Discovery High School
Located in Lake Alfred, Florida, Discovery High School is a public charter school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 898 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 20 students per teacher. Polk School District runs 158 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 16 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 1000 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (863) 268-7178 |
| School district | Polk |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 898 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 45 |
| Students per teacher | 20 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, fringe, Polk County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159008515). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Discovery Academy of Lake AlfredCharter · Grades 6 to 8Lake Alfred · 0.4 miKaren M. Siegel AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 12Lake Alfred · 0.4 miLake Alfred Polytech AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lake Alfred · 0.5 miOur Career Centered Academy Inc.Private · Grades PreK to 12Lake Alfred · 1.4 miLake Alfred Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Alfred · 1.6 miHartridge AcademyCharter · Grades K to 5Winter Haven, FL · 3.2 miNew Beginnings High SchoolCharter · Grades 6 to 12Winter Haven, FL · 3.8 miWalter Caldwell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Auburndale, FL · 4.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Discovery High School serve?
Discovery High School serves grades 9 through 12.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
Discovery High School reported 898 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School?
About 20 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 898 students and 45 teachers in federal data.
Is Discovery High School a public or charter school?
Discovery High School is a public charter school.
What school district is Discovery High School in?
Discovery High School is part of Polk. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/
Where is Discovery High School located?
Discovery High School is at 1000 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Alfred, FL 33850. The phone number is (863) 268-7178.
How many other schools are near Discovery High School?
There are 16 other schools within 5 miles of Discovery High School in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Lake Alfred
Karen M. Siegel Academy
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Lake Alfred Elementary School
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Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Lake Alfred, FL
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