Very Good
#441 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 24% in state
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
High School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1810 NORTHGATE BOULEVARD, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Canyon Campus High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,996
Median home value
$647,600
Median rent
$2,212/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Tca College PathwaysCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Pine Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,913 | Compare → |
| Ascend College PrepEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 11–12 | 4.7 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #23 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Canyon Campus High School is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Canyon Campus High School
Discovery Canyon Campus High School is a public high school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 1,048 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Canyon Campus High School
What grades does Discovery Canyon Campus High School serve?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,048 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Canyon Campus High School rank in CO?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks #441 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Discovery Canyon Campus High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Canyon Campus High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Canyon Campus High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Discovery Canyon Campus High School a charter school?
No, Discovery Canyon Campus High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Canyon Campus High School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Canyon Campus High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
15.9% of students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School 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
- 1,048
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (719) 234-1800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80921)
- 25,207
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 80921; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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