Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2
Tel:
(818) 897-1187
- Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2 serves 230 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2 places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2's student population of 230 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2 is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #7763 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Discovery Charter Preparatory School #2 is Bert Corona Charter High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Charles Maclay Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pacoima Charles Maclay Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 616 students
0.3 miles
12540 Pierce Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-3800 0.3 6-8 616 - Pacoima Hillery T. Broadous Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 521 students
0.3 miles
12561 Filmore St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-5236 0.3 K-5 521 - Pacoima Bert Corona Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
0.4 miles
12513 Gain St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 480-6810 0.4 9-12 203 - Pacoima Sara Coughlin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 597 students
0.6 miles
11035 Borden St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 686-6428 0.6 K-5 597 - Pacoima Pacoima Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 1,272 student
0.7 miles
11016 Norris Ave.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 899-0201 0.7 K-5 1,272
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