Discovery Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 982 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 945 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.
and 15.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% Asian, 8.1% White across the district's schools.
Discovery Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Discovery Charter District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Discovery Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Discovery Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Discovery Charter District is typically wider than the Discovery Charter District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Discovery Charter District?
Discovery Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 982 students.
What is the average rent near Discovery Charter District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Discovery Charter District?
Discovery Charter District students are 68.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% Asian, 8.1% White, 2.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.