Serving 1,123 students in grades 9-12, Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Discovery Canyon Campus High School's student population of 1,123 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Canyon Campus High School's ranking?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School is ranked #71 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Discovery Canyon Campus High School often compared to?
Discovery Canyon Campus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
1,123 students attend Discovery Canyon Campus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Discovery Canyon Campus High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery Canyon Campus High School offer ?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Discovery Canyon Campus High School part of?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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