American History High School vs Discovery Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American History High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students
Discovery Charter School
Newark · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
99 students
| Measure | American History High School Newark, New Jersey | Discovery Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 357 | #334 of 440 |
| National rank | #14335 of 16,910 | #8056 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 386 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 37% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 25.2).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •American History High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 84.8%).
- •American History High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.5).
- •American History High School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 99.
- •American History High School is a public school while Discovery Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American History High School better than Discovery Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (48.1 vs 25.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are American History High School and Discovery Charter School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American History High School: 386. Discovery Charter School: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American History High School and Discovery Charter School rank in New Jersey?
American History High School is 304th of 357 and Discovery Charter School is 334th of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).