Is Discovery Canyon Campus High School a good school?

Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks 71 st of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,087 students attended Discovery Canyon Campus High School.

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Canyon Campus High School?

Students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Summary:

Discovery Canyon Campus High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with an enrollment of 1,087 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20, which is ranked 8th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Discovery Canyon Campus High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Colorado, ranking 36th out of 210 schools in the 2020-2021 school year and 48th out of 221 schools in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in SAT/Reading and Writing, SAT/Mathematics, and other assessments compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69% of 11th-grade students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School were proficient or better in SAT/Reading and Writing, compared to 78% in the district and 58% statewide.

While Discovery Canyon Campus High School has a higher percentage of White students (71.57%) compared to the state and district averages, it also serves a diverse student population, including Hispanic, Asian, and students of two or more races. The school's performance in subgroups, such as Hispanic Students and Gifted and Talented Students, suggests that it is effectively serving the needs of a diverse student population. Additionally, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (6.26% in 2022-2023) indicates that it serves a relatively affluent community, but it also performs exceptionally well in the Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroup, ranking 6th out of 200 Colorado high schools in this category.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1810 Northgate Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3114

(719) 234-1800

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,512

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 1,087

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks better than 79.7% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked high schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Discovery Canyon Campus High School has the largest high school student body size in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Canyon Campus High School is $13,512, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 high schools in the Academy School District No. 20.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery Canyon Campus High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Canyon Campus High School 71^st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Discovery Canyon Campus High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2008	93.07	8^th	301	97.3%
2009	92.53	10^th	310	96.8%
2010	89.80	23^rd	327	93.0%
2011	88.84	29^th	337	91.4%
2012	88.29	24^th	334	92.8%
2013	87.43	30^th	349	91.4%
2014	89.95	25^th	369	93.2%
2015	72.70	38^th	292	87.0%
2016	48.29	89^th	255	65.1%
2017	52.27	88^th	256	65.6%
2018	87.45	35^th	388	91.0%
2019	84.66	49^th	411	88.1%
2021	80.59	36^th	210	82.9%
2022	76.21	48^th	221	78.3%
2023	81.55	60^th	349	82.8%
2024	77.85	71^st	349	79.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	68.05	14^th	48	70.8%
2022	61.84	22^nd	56	60.7%
2023	66.13	23^rd	62	62.9%
2024	47.02	37^th	61	39.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	74.00	10^th	77	87.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.31	6^th	200	97.0%
2024	68.05	53^rd	211	74.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	85.26	32^nd	239	86.6%
2022	84.79	38^th	257	85.2%
2023	76.87	58^th	254	77.2%
2024	73.09	67^th	257	73.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	75.42	10^th	118	91.5%
2022	77.42	4^th	108	96.3%
2023	72.48	23^rd	135	83.0%
2024	65.52	50^th	140	64.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	84.93	34^th	240	85.8%
2022	80.77	45^th	253	82.2%
2023	80.89	49^th	252	80.6%
2024	76.70	52^nd	256	79.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	98.07	6^th	181	96.7%
2022	85.61	26^th	205	87.3%
2023	86.76	23^rd	198	88.4%
2024	74.80	39^th	199	80.4%

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Rank History for White students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	74.91	55^th	225	75.6%
2022	74.56	59^th	228	74.1%
2023	66.38	79^th	234	66.2%
2024	62.02	88^th	229	61.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Our kids have had a very good experience here. We feel they give a little too much homework, but the IB classes have been very challenging and a good experience for our oldest son. We moved to COS last year and our sons started school
at DCC as a sophomore and junior, but they were welcomed and made good friends through joining sports teams and meeting people in classes. We’ve been impressed by most of the teachers and feel it has been a friendly and safe environment. Coaches have also been very caring and kind. I recommend this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 9, 2011

Children receive a wonderful education here. I choice my children into DCC as an out-of-district parent. The academics are well worth it! My children are also invoved in extra-curriclar activities, including sports. The staff is high quality. Both the teachers and the administrative staff is approachable. All the driving to and from school has more than paid off. I have not looked back since I made the choice to send my children to DCC. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 20, 2010

Excellent school! Don't think that means it's easy. If your kids are looking at attending college this school will get them ready. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Discovery Canyon Campus High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	261	6	10	19	2	n/a	n/a	298
2007	705	29	53	59	4	n/a	n/a	850
2008	1026	28	68	90	10	n/a	n/a	1222
2009	1328	37	81	107	15	n/a	n/a	1568
2010	1517	49	101	121	16	n/a	n/a	1804
2011	1710	56	78	199	12	8	107	2170
2012	1808	57	72	232	10	9	108	2296
2013	1863	55	78	259	8	9	135	2407
2014	1941	61	78	267	9	11	142	2509
2015	856	28	37	115	4	8	59	1107
2016	895	29	41	134	2	7	64	1172
2017	903	34	44	145	3	7	59	1195
2018	855	36	53	151	3	6	56	1160
2019	843	39	62	174	4	2	65	1189
2020	821	42	68	158	5	2	62	1158
2021	800	33	81	158	4	0	84	1160
2022	795	19	64	151	3	0	91	1123
2023	778	24	59	132	1	0	93	1087

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Canyon Campus High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	298	16.9	17.6	2.3
2007	850	48.0	17.7	3.2
2008	1222	75.6	16.2	3.8
2009	1568	91.3	17.2	5.1
2010	1804	102.5	17.5	5.3
2011	2170	123.1	17.6	5.9
2012	2296	127.3	18.0	7.7
2013	2407	132.6	18.1	7.5
2014	2509	139.8	17.9	7.3
2015	1107	64.0	17.2	7.1
2016	1172	65.0	18.0	7.8
2017	1195	67.9	17.5	7.8
2018	1160	65.6	17.6	7.6
2019	1189	63.4	18.7	6.6
2020	1158	64.1	18.0	6.7
2021	1160	61.3	18.9	8.3
2022	1123	60.4	18.5	5.9
2023	1087	58.9	18.4	6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Canyon Campus High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	298	16.9	17.6	2.3
2007	850	48.0	17.7	3.2
2008	1222	75.6	16.2	3.8
2009	1568	91.3	17.2	5.1
2010	1804	102.5	17.5	5.3
2011	2170	123.1	17.6	5.9
2012	2296	127.3	18.0	7.7
2013	2407	132.6	18.1	7.5
2014	2509	139.8	17.9	7.3
2015	1107	64.0	17.2	7.1
2016	1172	65.0	18.0	7.8
2017	1195	67.9	17.5	7.8
2018	1160	65.6	17.6	7.6
2019	1189	63.4	18.7	6.6
2020	1158	64.1	18.0	6.7
2021	1160	61.3	18.9	8.3
2022	1123	60.4	18.5	5.9
2023	1087	58.9	18.4	6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,637
2020	$11,159
2021	$10,858
2022	$12,201
2023	$13,512

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Canyon Campus High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 60^th of 349 High schools	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1189	1087	8.6%
African American	39	24	38.5%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	62	59	4.8%
Hispanic	174	132	24.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	843	778	7.7%
Two or More Races	65	93	43.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.6%	6.3%	0.4%

Schools Near Discovery Canyon Campus High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Discovery Canyon Campus High School	Public	9-12	1810 Northgate Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-1800	1,087	59	18.4	6.3%	778 (71.6%)	24 (2.2%)	132 (12.1%)	59 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (8.6%)	77.9	71^st of 349 public high schools	79.7%		81.6	60^th of 349 public high schools	82.8%	11	88.0	43.0	85.0	52.0	69.0	42.0										43.9	$13,512
The Classical Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	975 Stout Road	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 484-0091	547	50	10.9	3.7%	443 (81.0%)	11 (2.0%)	42 (7.7%)	20 (3.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.8%)	95.6	7^th of 349 public high schools	98.0%		93.4	14^th of 349 public high schools	96.0%	7	95.0	73.0	95.0	72.0	92.0	62.0										58.8	$11,241
TCA College Pathways	Public, Charter	7-12	12201 Cross Peak View	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 488-6294	465	22	21.4		377 (81.1%)	12 (2.6%)	36 (7.7%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	93.6	16^th of 349 public high schools	95.4%		92.1	22^nd of 349 public high schools	93.7%	6	93.0	69.0		77.0	86.0	55.0		86.4	65.1	77.5		47.5	60.5	52.9	45.2	55.2	$21,649
Pine Creek High School	Public	9-12	10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2600	1,815	100	18.0		1,167 (64.3%)	46 (2.5%)	305 (16.8%)	132 (7.3%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	157 (8.7%)	86.7	39^th of 349 public high schools	88.8%		86.1	41^st of 349 public high schools	88.3%	2	84.0	58.0	83.0	64.0	78.0	53.0										33.3	$12,420
Lewis-Palmer High School	Public	9-12	1300 Higby Road	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	No	(719) 488-4720	1,181	54	21.7		921 (78.0%)	22 (1.9%)	148 (12.5%)	12 (1.0%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.1%)	84.8	47^th of 349 public high schools	86.5%		83.1	51^st of 349 public high schools	85.4%	4	81.0	49.0	86.0	70.0	80.0	48.0											$11,954
Ascend College Prep	Public	11-12	1650 Telstar Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Education Reenvisioned BOCES	No	No	No	No	(877) 449-4199	71	4	16.7		57 (80.3%)	1 (1.4%)	11 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	79.3	64^th of 349 public high schools	81.7%		79.3	68^th of 349 public high schools	80.5%	4					80.0	37.0										50.0	$9,079
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School	Public, Charter	6-12	4303 Pinehurst Circle	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 481-1950	485	24	20.2	3.7%	375 (77.3%)	3 (0.6%)	55 (11.3%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.6%)	87	37^th of 349 public high schools	89.4%					(n/a)	96.0	56.0	81.0	51.0	96.0	60.0	41.6	46.4	36.4	42.8	25.6	28.6	51.5	31.3	62.5		$11,723
Air Academy High School	Public	9-12	551 North Frontage Road West	Usaf Academy	80840	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-2400	1,329	85	15.7	9.3%	951 (71.6%)	32 (2.4%)	211 (15.9%)	42 (3.2%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	87 (6.5%)	86.1	43^rd of 349 public high schools	87.7%		84.6	47^th of 349 public high schools	86.5%	4	85.0	52.0	91.0	62.0	85.0	46.0										34.9	$13,350
Village High School	Public	9-12	1110 Chapel Hills Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-1970	447	23	19.0		336 (75.2%)	15 (3.4%)	55 (12.3%)	13 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.6%)	85.6	46^th of 349 public high schools	86.8%		71.4	91^st of 349 public high schools	73.9%	45	82.0		85.0		80.0												$10,271
Aspen Valley Campus	Public	8-12	1450 Chapel Hills Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-6000	114	21	5.4	23.7%	78 (68.4%)	5 (4.4%)	22 (19.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.0%)	35.8	217^th of 349 public high schools	37.8%		39.7	201^st of 349 public high schools	42.4%	16	44.0				56.0												$22,045

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