Enrollment
1,021
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Canyon Campus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080192001905
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Canyon Campus High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #27 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Canyon Campus High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks #27 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192001905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Discovery Canyon Campus High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Discovery Canyon Campus High School
Discovery Canyon Campus High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 1,021 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,021 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an spends $10,954 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students) and Pine Creek High School (1,875 students) alongside Discovery Canyon Campus High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Discovery Canyon Campus High School compares
Discovery Canyon Campus High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 87% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,021
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Colorado - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.6%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Discovery Canyon Campus High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an, which includes Discovery Canyon Campus High School.
$10,954
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Discovery Canyon Campus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Canyon Campus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,021 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Canyon Campus High School
How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School has 1,021 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 17.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
5.0% of students at Discovery Canyon Campus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Canyon Campus High School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Canyon Campus High School?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery Canyon Campus High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks #27 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Discovery Canyon Campus High School a good school?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Discovery Canyon Campus High School, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students), Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), and Liberty High School (1,526 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.
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