Discovery Charter Preparatory School is a college preparatory charter school.
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2's student population of 208 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Can Reach Their Highest Potential.
School Rankings
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7335 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter Preparatory #2's ranking?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is ranked #7335 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
The graduation rate of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
208 students attend Discovery Charter Preparatory #2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 offer ?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 part of?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is part of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 School District.
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