Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,087 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- 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 1,087 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,087 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 #153 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
The graduation rate of Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
1,087 students attend Discovery Canyon Campus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Discovery Canyon Campus High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Canyon Campus High School located?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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