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#4448 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
High School · Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 District · Sylmar, CA
A charter high school in Sylmar, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13570 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
- Math 24% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,480
Median home value
$641,100
Median rent
$1,965/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Evergreen ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Sylmar Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is listed in Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is a public high school in Sylmar, CA, part of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 District, serving approximately 210 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,448 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
What grades does Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 serve?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 rank in CA?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks #4,448 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Discovery Charter Preparatory #2's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 a Title I school?
No, Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
48.1% of students at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (818) 897-1187
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91342)
- 93,513
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91342; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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