Discovery Canyon Campus High School vs The Classical Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,021 students
The Classical Academy Charter
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
1,909 students
| Measure | Discovery Canyon Campus High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Classical Academy Charter Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 307 | #90 of 993 |
| National rank | #2176 of 16,910 | #7858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,021 | 1,909 |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | 1,909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.8 vs 75.2).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 17.2%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.2).
- •The Classical Academy Charter is the larger school with 1,909 students compared with 1,021.
- •Discovery Canyon Campus High School is a public school while The Classical Academy Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Canyon Campus High School better than The Classical Academy Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery Canyon Campus High School and The Classical Academy Charter?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School: 1,021. The Classical Academy Charter: 1,909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Canyon Campus High School and The Classical Academy Charter rank in Colorado?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 25th of 307 and The Classical Academy Charter is 90th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).