Discovery School

www.discoveryfoxes.net/default.html

656 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery School, located in Vernal, Utah, is a therapeutic boarding school primarily dedicated to helping adolescent boys overcome behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges. The school operates on a philosophy that integrates structured academics with intensive therapeutic support. By providing a controlled environment, the institution aims to help students gain self-awareness, develop accountability, and improve their social and coping skills, often serving as a pivotal intervention for families seeking a constructive path for their children.

Academically and operationally, the school focuses on a personalized approach to learning that helps students who may have struggled in traditional settings. The program emphasizes the "Fox" identity—a nod to their mascot—which represents the core values of integrity, responsibility, and personal growth. Through a combination of individual therapy, group counseling, and a challenging outdoor or experiential component, Discovery School seeks to foster long-term behavioral changes that prepare students for a successful transition back home or into higher education.

656

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery School
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	93
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
531 (80.9%)
Hispanic
93 (14.2%)
Two or More
17 (2.6%)
American Indian
8 (1.2%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Uintah District
Phone:	(435)781-3146
Website:	http://www.discoveryfoxes.net/default.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 107