- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camas, WA
Discovery High School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530081003662
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Discovery High School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530081003662 · Camas, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 14.4:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Camas High School (2,026 students)
Discovery High School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Discovery High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camas High Sch
Camas High School
2,026 students
- Skyridge Middl 760
Skyridge Middle School
760 students
- Liberty Middle 708
Liberty Middle School
708 students
- Woodburn Eleme 553
Woodburn Elementary
553 students
- Dorothy Fox 497
Dorothy Fox
497 students
- This school 201
Discovery High School
201 students
What this shows Discovery High School reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery High School compares
Discovery High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 78% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Washington average of 45.0%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 5.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Discovery High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Camas School District reports $15,465 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Camas
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Camas High School
Standard public school
2,026 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Union High School
Standard public school
1,989 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Hayes Freedom High School
Standard public school
161 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Camas School District Open Doors
Alternative education program
6 students
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery High School
How many students attend Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has 201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camas, WA. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery High School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery High School?
9.9% of students at Discovery High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery High School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery High School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Camas, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery High School?
Discovery High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery High School rank among high schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Camas, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Camas on the city page.
What other schools are in Camas School District?
Besides Discovery High School, Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students), Skyridge Middle School (760 students), and Liberty Middle School (708 students). See the Camas School District district page for the complete list.