Discovery High School

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

701 WIDEFIELD DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

dhs.wsd3.org/

83 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Discovery High School, located on Widefield Drive in Colorado Springs, is an alternative education program within the Widefield School District 3. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized academic experience that allows students to progress at their own pace. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible curriculum, the school aims to support students in overcoming academic or personal hurdles to ensure they remain on track for graduation.

Beyond academics, Discovery High School emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering strong relationships with their students, providing the mentorship and guidance necessary to build confidence and prepare them for post-secondary opportunities. Whether students are looking to recover credits or simply thrive in a more intimate, focused setting, Discovery High School serves as a vital resource for the community, helping to ensure that every student has a viable path to earning their diploma.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
43 (51.8%)
Hispanic
24 (28.9%)
Two or More
12 (14.5%)
Black
3 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3121
Website:	http://dhs.wsd3.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 49