Discovery Charter Preparatory School is a college preparatory charter school.
Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2's student population of 210 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7456 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter Preparatory #2's ranking?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is ranked #7456 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
The graduation rate of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
210 students attend Discovery Charter Preparatory #2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 offer ?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 part of?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is part of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 School District.
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