Enrollment
208
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DISCOVERY CHARTER PREPARATORY #2 DISTRICT·NCES 060225511889
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
13570 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342 · (818) 897-1187 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL208 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
170 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 68 | 33% |
| Grade 10 | 50 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 48 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 42 | 20% |
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 this school | 208 | 81.7% | N/A |
| Luis Valdez Leadership Academy San Jose | 225 | 83.6% | N/A |
| Everest Public High Redwood City | 224 | 81.7% | N/A |
| Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High Los Angeles | 174 | 83.9% | N/A |
| Academia Avance Charter Highland Park | 207 | 87.4% | N/A |
| Ednovate - East College Prep Los Angeles | 314 | 81.2% | N/A |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 208 | #1,339 of 2,093 | #354 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.8:1 | #660 of 1,352 | #220 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.8% | #1,321 of 1,351 | #343 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 81.7% | #562 of 1,575 | #228 of 396 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
208
-24 (-10%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.8:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 208 | 10 | 20.8:1 | 82% (170) |
| 2023-24 | 210 | 10 | 21.0:1 | 48% (101) |
| 2022-23 | 191 | 14.2 | 13.5:1 | 52% (99) |
| 2020-21 | 232 | 16 | 14.5:1 | 69% (161) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Discovery Charter Preparatory #2.
About Discovery Charter Preparatory #2
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is a small high school in Sylmar, California, (ZIP code 91342). The school enrolls 208 students, from grades 9 through 12. An average school in this group (high schools in California) has about 838 students.
For district matters, Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 falls under Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 District.
At Discovery Charter Preparatory #2, Hispanic students make up 98% of the student body. Among all residents of Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. By the diversity index, Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 comes in at 4%.
Staffing totals 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1. That ratio is over the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is 82%. The gap from the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County is 12 points.
In Los Angeles County (population about 9,808,667), median household income is about $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 2,244 public schools operate in Los Angeles County, serving about 1,265,907 students.
The closest public school to Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is Hubbard Street Elementary, about 0.4 miles away. Within five miles of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The NCES locale for Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is City: Large, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Charter status: Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is a public charter school.
The student count in 2024-25 was 208, 10% below the 232 of 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 20.8 students per teacher, compared with 14.5 in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sylmar
- Sylmar Charter HighHigh · 1,463 students
- Olive Vista MiddleMiddle · 897 students
- Sylmar Leadership AcademyElementary · 850 students
- PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charter HighHigh · 794 students
- Dyer Street ElementaryElementary · 539 students
- Hubbard Street ElementaryElementary · 535 students
Nearby schools
- Hubbard Street Elementary0.4 mi · 535
- Harding Street Elementary1.1 mi · 357
- Evergreen Continuation1.1 mi · 67
- PUC Community Charter Elementary1.2 mi · 298
- GRIDLEY-MONTANEZ DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY1.2 mi · 454
- Sylmar Charter High1.3 mi · 1,463
Frequently asked questions
About Discovery Charter Preparatory #2How many students attend Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 enrolls approximately 208 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 serve?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
Approximately 20.8:1 students per teacher at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Discovery Charter Preparatory #2?
At Discovery Charter Preparatory #2, the student body is approximately 98% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 in?
Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 is part of Discovery Charter Preparatory #2 District.
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