Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Discovery High School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery High School's student population of 62 students has stayed relatively flat 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
44%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery High School's ranking?
Discovery High School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 82%.
How many students attend Discovery High School?
62 students attend Discovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Discovery High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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