Discovery Public School - Faribault

Summary:

Discovery Public School - Faribault is a small public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Faribault, Minnesota, with just 49 students. Despite its small size, the school has faced significant challenges, including a steady decline in its statewide ranking and academic performance over the years.

One of the key factors that sets Discovery Public School - Faribault apart is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.57%) compared to the nearby Northfield Public School District and Faribault Public School District schools, which range from 10-17% Hispanic students. However, this diversity is coupled with socioeconomic challenges, as the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.14% to 83.67% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby public high schools.

The academic performance of Discovery Public School - Faribault is a major concern, with proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8% of Discovery Public School - Faribault students were proficient in reading, compared to the state average of 49.85%. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's low graduation rates, ranging from 27.2% to 63.6% over the past 5 years, in contrast with the much higher graduation rates of Northfield Senior High (95.9%) and Medford Secondary (94.3%).


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 126 8th Street NW
       Faribault, MN  55021-8888


(507) 331-5423

District: Discovery Public School - Faribault

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,073 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  49

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.3%
Hispanic:
28.6%
Two or more races:
6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Discovery Public School - Faribault is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks worse than 92.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.43. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Discovery Public School - Faribault freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.3%), Hispanic (28.6%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Public School - Faribault is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Discovery Public School - Faribault employs 5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Public School - Faribault is $15,073.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Discovery Public School - Faribault was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Public School - Faribault 444th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Discovery Public School - Faribault in the ranking list.)

Discovery Public School - Faribault:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Public School - Faribault 437th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.07 477th 523 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 16.20 419th 540 22.4%
2011 25.36 395th 545 27.5%
2012 16.67 423rd 539 21.5%
2015 3.35 489th 504 3.0%
2017 17.04 399th 489 18.4%
2018 7.88 437th 494 11.5%
2019 59.36 233rd 492 52.6%
2024 7.43 444th 480 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Discovery Public School - Faribault Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 31 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 40
2003 31 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 40
2004 39 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 49
2005 30 3 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 40
2006 14 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2007 29 2 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2008 29 1 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2009 33 2 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 51
2010 36 2 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 56
2011 55 6 0 7 2 0 1 0 71
2012 43 2 0 9 2 0 1 0 57
2013 37 3 0 6 2 0 3 0 51
2014 40 4 0 3 1 0 4 0 52
2015 45 4 0 3 0 0 3 0 55
2016 40 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 48
2017 48 3 0 10 0 0 3 0 64
2018 39 2 0 12 0 0 6 0 59
2019 30 4 0 17 0 0 4 0 55
2020 47 2 0 16 0 0 3 0 68
2021 38 1 0 13 0 0 5 0 57
2022 37 1 1 8 0 0 2 0 49
2023 32 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 49

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 Public School - Faribault

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 40 5.0 8.0 82.5
2003 40 5.0 8.0 82.5
2004 49 7.3 6.7 73.5
2005 40 6.7 6.0 75
2006 24 5.9 4.1 54.2
2007 47 4.8 9.8 68.1
2008 47 5.7 8.2 55.3
2009 51 5.9 8.6 58.8
2010 56 4.9 11.3 64.3
2011 71 5.6 12.5 71.8
2012 57 6.7 8.4 73.7
2013 51 6.3 7.9 70.6
2014 52 5.9 8.7 67.3
2015 55 7.0 7.8 70.9
2016 48 6.0 8.0 64.6
2017 64 6.5 9.8 65.6
2018 59 6.4 9.1 54.2
2019 55 5.6 9.8 60
2020 68 7.0 9.6 51.5
2021 57 4.9 11.5 68.4
2022 49 6.1 8.0 57.1
2023 49 5.0 9.6 83.7

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 Public School - Faribault

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 40 5.0 8.0 82.5
2003 40 5.0 8.0 82.5
2004 49 7.3 6.7 73.5
2005 40 6.7 6.0 75
2006 24 5.9 4.1 54.2
2007 47 4.8 9.8 68.1
2008 47 5.7 8.2 55.3
2009 51 5.9 8.6 58.8
2010 56 4.9 11.3 64.3
2011 71 5.6 12.5 71.8
2012 57 6.7 8.4 73.7
2013 51 6.3 7.9 70.6
2014 52 5.9 8.7 67.3
2015 55 7.0 7.8 70.9
2016 48 6.0 8.0 64.6
2017 64 6.5 9.8 65.6
2018 59 6.4 9.1 54.2
2019 55 5.6 9.8 60
2020 68 7.0 9.6 51.5
2021 57 4.9 11.5 68.4
2022 49 6.1 8.0 57.1
2023 49 5.0 9.6 83.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Public School - Faribault

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,073

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Science (Discovery Public School - Faribault)45.527.3
 18.2%
   End of Course Science (Discovery Public School - Faribault)45.527.3
 18.2%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5549
 10.9%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1714
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White3032
 6.7%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%83.7%
 23.7%


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Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Minnesota high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 49 students attended Discovery Public School - Faribault.

Students at Discovery Public School - Faribault are 65% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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