Discovery Charter District

District Overview
Located at 1100 Camino Biscay in Chula Vista, California, Discovery Charter District is an active, independent public charter district serving the greater San Diego metropolitan area. Operating within a dynamic large-city setting, the district provides a continuous academic foundation for approximately 945 students spanning Kindergarten through 8th grade. The vibrant student body reflects a culturally diverse community, featuring a strong Hispanic representation alongside Asian, White, multiracial, and Black student populations. By focusing exclusively on elementary and middle school education across its primary grades, the district creates a tailored environment designed to foster early childhood development and smooth transitions into adolescent learning.

Anchored by a single operational campus, Discovery Charter District maintains a strong commitment to instructional quality and specialized support services. The academic program is anchored by a dedicated team of 78 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, supported by instructional aides and more than 32 support staff members, bringing the total staffing footprint to nearly 114 FTE professionals. This robust educator-to-student ratio ensures that learners receive attentive, individualized guidance across both foundational early grades and upper-grade cohorts. For families, prospective students, and education researchers seeking a well-supported charter learning environment in Southern California, additional information and institutional resources are accessible via the district's portal at discovery.cvesd.org.
1
Total Schools
945
Total Students
78.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Charter District
Demographic Student Count
White77
Hispanic651
Black21
Asian125
Two or More69
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    651 (68.9%)
  • Asian
    125 (13.2%)
  • White
    77 (8.1%)
  • Two or More
    69 (7.3%)
  • Black
    21 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Discovery Charter District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:1
Students:945*
Teachers (FTE):78.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:12.1
Schools in Discovery Charter District
Found 1 Schools