Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Public 9-12

 1810 Northgate Boulevard
       Colorado Springs, CO  80921-3114


(719) 234-1800

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 351 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,201 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,087

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
12.1%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Compare Details Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks better than 82.9% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked high schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), Hispanic (12.1%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 18.4. 6 high schools in the Academy School District No. 20 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Canyon Campus High School is $12,201, which is the 3rd highest among 9 high schools in the Academy School District No. 20.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Discovery Canyon Campus High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Canyon Campus High School 60th of 351 Colorado public high schools. (See Discovery Canyon Campus High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 10th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Discovery Canyon Campus High School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 93.07 8th 301 97.3%
2009 92.53 10th 310 96.8%
2010 89.80 23rd 327 93.0%
2011 88.84 29th 337 91.4%
2012 88.29 24th 334 92.8%
2013 87.43 30th 349 91.4%
2014 89.95 25th 369 93.2%
2015 72.70 38th 292 87.0%
2016 48.29 89th 255 65.1%
2017 52.27 88th 256 65.6%
2018 87.45 35th 388 91.0%
2019 84.66 49th 411 88.1%
2021 80.59 36th 210 82.9%
2022 76.21 48th 221 78.3%
2023 81.55 60th 349 82.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.05 14th 48 70.8%
2022 61.84 22nd 56 60.7%
2023 66.13 23rd 62 62.9%
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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 10th 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 6th 200 97.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.26 32nd 239 86.6%
2022 84.79 38th 257 85.2%
2023 76.87 58th 254 77.2%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.42 10th 118 91.5%
2022 77.42 4th 108 96.3%
2023 72.48 23rd 135 83.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.93 34th 240 85.8%
2022 80.77 45th 253 82.2%
2023 80.89 49th 252 80.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.07 6th 181 96.7%
2022 85.61 26th 205 87.3%
2023 86.76 23rd 198 88.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.91 55th 225 75.6%
2022 74.56 59th 228 74.1%
2023 66.38 79th 234 66.2%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2006 261 6 10 19 2 n/a n/a 0 298
2007 705 29 53 59 4 n/a n/a 0 850
2008 1026 28 68 90 10 n/a n/a 0 1222
2009 1328 37 81 107 15 n/a n/a 0 1568
2010 1517 49 101 121 16 n/a n/a 0 1804
2011 1710 56 78 199 12 8 107 0 2170
2012 1808 57 72 232 10 9 108 0 2296
2013 1863 55 78 259 8 9 135 0 2407
2014 1941 61 78 267 9 11 142 0 2509
2015 856 28 37 115 4 8 59 0 1107
2016 895 29 41 134 2 7 64 0 1172
2017 903 34 44 145 3 7 59 0 1195
2018 855 36 53 151 3 6 56 0 1160
2019 843 39 62 174 4 2 65 0 1189
2020 821 42 68 158 5 2 62 0 1158
2021 800 33 81 158 4 0 84 0 1160
2022 795 19 64 151 3 0 91 0 1123
2023 778 24 59 132 1 0 93 0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Canyon Campus High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,637
2020 $11,159
2021 $10,858
2022 $12,201

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 49th of 411 High schoolsRanks 60th of 349 High schools
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11891087
 8.6%
African American3924
 38.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian6259
 4.8%
Hispanic174132
 24.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White843778
 7.7%
Two or More Races6593
 43.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.6%6.3%
 0.4%


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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 ranks 60th of 351 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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