Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery High School's student population of 54 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
35%
Black
7%
4%
White
43%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery High School is 20%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
54 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Discovery High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery High School offer ?
Discovery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Discovery High School part of?
Discovery High School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is Discovery High School located?
Discovery High School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
School Calendar
View the Discovery High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day for Seniors
May 14, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Students- Early Release (12:30pm)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Students Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Closed
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
October Day/School Closed
October 11, 2024 (Friday)
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