Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School vs The Classical Academy High School
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 Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
The Classical Academy High School
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
616 students
| Measure | Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Classical Academy High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 262 | #1 of 307 |
| National rank | #2682 of 15,369 | #327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 821 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 73.2).
- •The Classical Academy High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •The Classical Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •The Classical Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 18.1%).
- •The Classical Academy High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.8).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 616.
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is a public school while The Classical Academy High School 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 Middle School better than The Classical Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy High School ranks higher (88.7 vs 73.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and The Classical Academy High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School: 821. The Classical Academy High School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and The Classical Academy High School rank in Colorado?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is 18th of 262 and The Classical Academy High School is 1st of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).