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Discovery Charter

4021 Teale Ave., San Jose, CA, 95117

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 223 of 2080 in California

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Discovery Charter

4021 Teale Ave., San Jose, CA, 95117

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 223 of 2080 in California

See top schools in San Jose

About Discovery Charter

Discovery Charter is a public charter school in San Jose, California, which is a big city. It is for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. There are about 563 students and 24 full-time equivalent teachers at the school, plus one full-time school counselor. The district average is one teacher for every 23 students, which is what this means. Discovery Charter focuses on personalized learning methods like project-based instruction, STEM programs, and college-prep curricula, as well as enrichment activities in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school also helps students who are learning English and those who learn in other ways, which makes for a complete education. The students come from many different backgrounds. 47% are female and 53% are male. Around 14% of the students come from families that don't have a lot of money. According to U.S. News, about 63% of students do well in math and 73% do well in English language arts (ELA). This means they are doing well in school. Discovery Charter is known for its supportive learning environment, community involvement, and focus on helping students grow, which sets them up for future success in school and in life.

Contact Information

Address

4021 Teale Ave., San Jose, CA, 95117

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Phone

(408) 243-9800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 63%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 63% in Math and 73% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
563
Total Students

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TOP 223 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Discovery Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.82%
Asian 36.06%
Hispanic 16.7%
Black 8.7%
Two+ Races 10.66%
Native Am. 1.07%
White
26.82%
Asian
36.06%
Hispanic
16.7%
Black
8.7%
Two+ Races
10.66%
Native Am.
1.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 563
46.54%
262 Female
53.46%
301 Male

Student Population

563 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

563 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Discovery Charter in San Jose, California, is making waves with its new way of teaching! The school has been praised for its dedication to making students who will be lifelong learners and ready for the challenges of the future. Discovery Charter is giving students the tools they need to succeed by focusing on project-based learning, getting families involved, and respecting each student's unique learning style.

Parents love how supportive the school is and praise the teachers for their dedication and love of teaching. Discovery Charter has been working with other groups recently to give students real-world learning opportunities. For example, they are working with Dell Technologies to get students ready for IT jobs that are in high demand. This program is just one example of how the school is dedicated to giving students the tools they need to succeed.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching does The School use?

Ans. The school uses interesting lessons that make students think critically and take part in them every day.

Q2. What does the school do to make students feel like they belong?

Ans. Every student feels valued and supported when classrooms are welcoming and respectful.

Q3. How does working together help you learn?

Ans. Group activities help students learn how to work together, share ideas, and solve problems.

Q4. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. To help students do well and get involved, teachers and staff talk to families on a regular basis.

Q5. What skills are strengthened outside of school?

Ans. Through daily interactions and school activities, students learn how to talk to each other, be responsible, and feel good about themselves.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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