Discovery Plus Academy

Charter School 119 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Plus Academy is a specialized educational facility located in Pima, Arizona, designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional approach to learning. The school focuses on creating a supportive environment tailored to the unique academic and behavioral needs of its student body, often emphasizing smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help students overcome educational hurdles and achieve personal growth.

The academy’s philosophy centers on fostering student success through a structured yet flexible curriculum that encourages both academic progress and personal responsibility. By providing a personalized experience, Discovery Plus Academy aims to bridge the gap for students who may have struggled in larger, conventional school settings, ultimately preparing them for future educational or vocational pursuits within a community-oriented atmosphere.

119

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Plus Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	15
Two or More	2

White
102 (85.7%)
Hispanic
15 (12.6%)
Two or More
2 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Discovery Plus Academy (6357)
Phone:	(928)485-2498
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 20