- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080192001905
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #27 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Discovery Canyon Campus High School held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 080192001905 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,021 enr · 17.6:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
Discovery Canyon Campus High School held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Discovery Canyon Campus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Classical
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- This school
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
1,021 students
What this shows Discovery Canyon Campus High School reports 1,021 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Canyon Campus High School compares
Discovery Canyon Campus High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,875
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,021 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,087 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.