Discovery High School

In opening our high school, we want to exceed the needs of our students while remaining unique. In researching what our students will need, we determined that post-secondary options are their greatest concern.

We will have students from a variety of backgrounds: some will seek to attend ivy league colleges, some will want to enter the job force upon graduation, others will enter the military, and many will want to attend one of the many excellent 2 and 4 year colleges within the state of Florida.All of these students will need to accomplish these goals in a 21st century environment.

DHS is located at 640 Evenhouse Rd. in Lake Alfred, FL. We have purchased 55+ acres and are in the process of building an 80,000 square foot campus to house our students. We chose this location because the property is adjacent to the current school, Discovery Academy. This will allow us to serve the same student population areas as the middle school, and allow both schools to share needed resources.

At DHS, our educational model will benefit students with diverse backgrounds and interests. Due to the high level of choice at DHS, we will be able to ensure that many student interests are addressed. In addition, those students with diverse backgrounds will also highly benefit from the curriculum compared to local high schools.

Our authorizer is the Polk County School Board who is the only entity capable of authorizing our charter. Our organization has maintained a 14-year relationship with the county including multiple renewals. We have consistently maintained a productive relationship with the county and look forward to expanding this relationship as our organization grows.

Full-Time Drivers for the 2021-22 School Year In order to apply, you must have a CDL license with a Class A or B which includes school bus/passenger endorsements. Applicants need to be willing to attend a county mandated training class to become certified, if not currently eligible to drive for the Polk County School District.