Discovery Public School - Faribault

Discovery Public School - Faribault is an open, independent charter school district located at 126 8th Street NW in Faribault, Minnesota. Nestled in a distant town setting within the broader Faribault-Northfield micropolitan area, this single-school district provides a dedicated secondary education environment serving students in grades 6 through 12. Operating as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district delivers a focused public charter option designed to support local middle and high school learners seeking a personalized academic experience.

With a compact student body of 45 enrolled learners, Discovery Public School offers an exceptionally close-knit learning community. The student population includes 32 male and 13 female students, reflecting a demographic composition of 34 White students and 11 Hispanic students across its middle and upper grades. The district's staffing model is a standout feature, featuring approximately 11.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 2.6 FTE instructional aides, and 8.3 FTE support personnel, bringing the total staff to nearly 23 full-time equivalent professionals. This generous staffing structure yields a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of under 4 to 1, allowing educators and support staff to provide highly individualized instruction, robust academic intervention, and tailored mentorship for every student.