Discovery High School: admissions and school facts
Discovery High School (DBN 10X549) is a New York City public high school in Van Cortlandt Village, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Open. Its average SAT is 870 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 94% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 870
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 94%
- College and career rate
- 57%
- Students
- 348
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
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Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
86 seats · 63 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
At Discovery, students are prepared for college and life after high school. Students learn how to reflect upon their own thinking and acquire the skills they need to be successful in the world of tomorrow. At our school, every student discovers and explores his or her potential. In addition to the strong emphasis on academics and preparation for college, Discovery emphasizes the importance of developing family-like bonds, both between the teachers and their students, and between the students themselves. Discovery strives to create a nurturing culture in which students enjoy learning and can be creative while maintaining healthy social bonds and relationships.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (3): English Language and Composition, Environmental Science, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 39%
- English language learners
- 22%
- Students with disabilities
- 28%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 16%
- Hispanic
- 80%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 52%
- Supportive environment
- 66%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468
- Neighborhood
- Van Cortlandt Village
- Subway
- 4 to Kingsbridge Rd
- Bus
- Bx1, Bx10, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, Bx32, Bx34, Bx9, BxM3, BxM4
- School hours
- 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Discovery High School?
Discovery High School admits students through: Open. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Discovery High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Discovery High School?
The average SAT was 870 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Discovery High School?
94% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 57% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Discovery High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 2780 Reservoir Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: 4 to Kingsbridge Rd. Bus: Bx1, Bx10, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, Bx32, Bx34, Bx9, BxM3, BxM4.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are