Advancing Equity Through Education.
Pioneering Racial Equity in Education with Early College Pathways and Applied Learning Models with a 7:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
School of science
In the School of Science, we ignite the curiosity and passion of tomorrow’s pioneers in health science and biotechnology. With college partnerships with cutting-edge facilities, hands-on research opportunities, and a supportive community of mentors, our students dive into the forefront of scientific discovery.
School of advanced manufacturing
Our School of Advanced Manufacturing is a beacon of hands-on opportunity for our students, offering a dynamic curriculum that integrates optics and photonics, mechanical engineering, and energy systems technology. Through hands-on projects, they gain valuable skills in precision manufacturing and problem-solving.
School of Technology
In our cybersecurity program, students become digital defenders, honing skills in threat detection, risk assessment, and ethical hacking to safeguard against cyber threats. Meanwhile, our programming courses empower students to become digital architects, mastering coding languages to create cutting-edge software and applications.
School of interactive media
In our Interactive Media Department creativity meets technology in the world of digital storytelling. Tailored for students with a passion for innovation, our progression integrates interactive media, animation technologies, and communications in media journalism.
Learn By Doing.
At Discovery High, students learn through hands on lessons. Building the skills they need to succeed all while earning free college credits
Building Steam Leaders Of Today And The Future.
DHS is committed to addressing racial equity in the Springfield workforce for tech-related fields and education with long-range solutions and a college dual enrollment model. We tackle personalized goals with applied learning, personalized tiered supports, and the highest expectations for college and career.
Our Mission
Our mission at Discovery Polytech Early College High School is to provide equitable opportunities for our students to be the Springfield STEAM industry changemakers of tomorrow. At Discovery Polytech Early College High School, we foster our students’ ingenuity and innovation by allowing scholars to design and execute individualized goals at a self-directed pace. We aspire for our graduates to be skilled visionaries in their respective STEAM fields.
Our Vision
Through personalized instruction and real-world experience, Discovery Polytech Early College High School will steward interest in engineering, advanced manufacturing, computer science, programming, IT, arts, and math-related industries) – all to build viable future career pathways. Students will master the knowledge and skills needed for high-demand careers through an engaging, rigorous, and hands-on academic environment.
Our Approach
We believe that learning should be engaging, interactive, and fun. That’s why we have developed a unique approach to education that combines traditional teaching methods with cutting-edge technology. Our courses are designed to be interactive, hands-on, and tailored to the needs of each individual student. Giving them to tools, support and resources they need to succeed in adulthood. Fill your SAS Ballot with Discovery Polytech as your top choice and jumpstart your child’s educational future.
Why Discovery?
DHS is committed to addressing racial equity in the Springfield workforce for tech-related fields and education with long-range solutions and a college dual enrollment model. We tackle personalized goals with applied learning, personalized tiered supports, and the highest expectations for college and career. At Discovery Polytech Early College High School, we establish deep, embedded partnerships with “co-conspirators” at the city, state, and national levels by binding high school, college, and career seamlessly together to:
- Ensure a wide range of living-wage, advancement-ready employment options.
- Reduce financial burdens and opportunity barriers for families of college-bound students.
Student Dress Code
Students CAN Wear
- Pants/shirts/dresses/skirts of any color, Jeans, hoodies (*hoods always down), hats, Discovery Early College High School Swag, sports shirts, sweaters, t-shirts, shorts, and skirts must be no more than one inch above knees.
Students CAN’T Wear
- Pajamas (robes, bedroom slippers, blankets) or words with potentially hurtful/offensive or unprofessional content.
DHS News & Announcements
Latest events, announcements and information.
Student Transportation For All At DHS
Drop-Off and Pickup at 1350 Main St.
Monday, August 26th is the first day of school at our new location downtown at 1350 Main Street and we want to share a final reminder about morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. All students are reminded to arrive and depart by PVTA, as there is no stopping, standing, or double-parking on the busy streets (Main St., Court St., City Hall Pl.) directly in front of our school. For those dropping off in the morning (between 6:50 and 7:10am), please use available legal parking spots near Symphony Hall just up the block from Discovery, ample space in the pedestrian drop-off at 1 MGM Way just one street over from Discovery, or the turnaround at Union Station. These locations will help make your drop off quick and safe. Please note there are VERY FEW metered parking spaces and double parked cars will be ticketed. For afternoon pick-up (2:20pm), ALL students being picked up MUST do so at the pedestrian drop-off at 1 MGM Way or at the turnaround at Union Station, as there will be NO street parking nearby at that time, and there will be no stopping, standing, or double-parking. Avoid heavy traffic, use PVTA!
Please reach out with any questions in the coming days.