Discovery Public School - Faribault

Summary:

Discovery Public School - Faribault is a small public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Faribault, Minnesota, with just 49 students. Despite its small size, the school has faced significant challenges, including a steady decline in its statewide ranking and academic performance over the years.

One of the key factors that sets Discovery Public School - Faribault apart is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.57%) compared to the nearby Northfield Public School District and Faribault Public School District schools, which range from 10-17% Hispanic students. However, this diversity is coupled with socioeconomic challenges, as the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.14% to 83.67% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby public high schools.

The academic performance of Discovery Public School - Faribault is a major concern, with proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8% of Discovery Public School - Faribault students were proficient in reading, compared to the state average of 49.85%. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's low graduation rates, ranging from 27.2% to 63.6% over the past 5 years, in contrast with the much higher graduation rates of Northfield Senior High (95.9%) and Medford Secondary (94.3%).

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

126 8th Street NW
Faribault, MN 55021-8888

(507) 331-5423

District: Discovery Public School - Faribault

SchoolDigger Rank:
444^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,073

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 48

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Asian:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Public School - Faribault is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.07. (See more...)

Compare Details Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks worse than 92.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Discovery Public School - Faribault who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Hispanic (18.8%), Asian (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Public School - Faribault is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Discovery Public School - Faribault employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Public School - Faribault is $15,073.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Discovery Public School - Faribault was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Public School - Faribault 444^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Discovery Public School - Faribault in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Public School - Faribault 437^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	9.07	477^th	523	8.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	16.20	419^th	540	22.4%
2011	25.36	395^th	545	27.5%
2012	16.67	423^rd	539	21.5%
2015	3.35	489^th	504	3.0%
2017	17.04	399^th	489	18.4%
2018	7.88	437^th	494	11.5%
2019	59.36	233^rd	492	52.6%
2024	7.43	444^th	480	7.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	31	4	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	40
2003	31	4	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	40
2004	39	1	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	49
2005	30	3	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	40
2006	14	2	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	24
2007	29	2	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	47
2008	29	1	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	47
2009	33	2	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	51
2010	36	2	2	14	2	n/a	n/a	56
2011	55	6	0	7	2	0	1	71
2012	43	2	0	9	2	0	1	57
2013	37	3	0	6	2	0	3	51
2014	40	4	0	3	1	0	4	52
2015	45	4	0	3	0	0	3	55
2016	40	1	0	5	0	0	2	48
2017	48	3	0	10	0	0	3	64
2018	39	2	0	12	0	0	6	59
2019	30	4	0	17	0	0	4	55
2020	47	2	0	16	0	0	3	68
2021	38	1	0	13	0	0	5	57
2022	37	1	1	8	0	0	2	49
2023	32	0	0	14	0	0	3	49
2024	35	0	2	9	0	0	2	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	40	5.0	8.0	82.5
2003	40	5.0	8.0	82.5
2004	49	7.3	6.7	73.5
2005	40	6.7	6.0	75
2006	24	5.9	4.1	54.2
2007	47	4.8	9.8	68.1
2008	47	5.7	8.2	55.3
2009	51	5.9	8.6	58.8
2010	56	4.9	11.3	64.3
2011	71	5.6	12.5	71.8
2012	57	6.7	8.4	73.7
2013	51	6.3	7.9	70.6
2014	52	5.9	8.7	67.3
2015	55	7.0	7.8	70.9
2016	48	6.0	8.0	64.6
2017	64	6.5	9.8	65.6
2018	59	6.4	9.1	54.2
2019	55	5.6	9.8	60
2020	68	7.0	9.6	51.5
2021	57	4.9	11.5	68.4
2022	49	6.1	8.0	57.1
2023	49	5.0	9.6	83.7
2024	48	5.3	8.9	77.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	40	5.0	8.0	82.5
2003	40	5.0	8.0	82.5
2004	49	7.3	6.7	73.5
2005	40	6.7	6.0	75
2006	24	5.9	4.1	54.2
2007	47	4.8	9.8	68.1
2008	47	5.7	8.2	55.3
2009	51	5.9	8.6	58.8
2010	56	4.9	11.3	64.3
2011	71	5.6	12.5	71.8
2012	57	6.7	8.4	73.7
2013	51	6.3	7.9	70.6
2014	52	5.9	8.7	67.3
2015	55	7.0	7.8	70.9
2016	48	6.0	8.0	64.6
2017	64	6.5	9.8	65.6
2018	59	6.4	9.1	54.2
2019	55	5.6	9.8	60
2020	68	7.0	9.6	51.5
2021	57	4.9	11.5	68.4
2022	49	6.1	8.0	57.1
2023	49	5.0	9.6	83.7
2024	48	5.3	8.9	77.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Public School - Faribault

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,073

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Public School - Faribault

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Science (Discovery Public School - Faribault)	45.5	27.3	18.2%
End of Course Science (Discovery Public School - Faribault)	45.5	27.3	18.2%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	55	49	10.9%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	14	17.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	32	6.7%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	83.7%	23.7%

Schools Near Discovery Public School - Faribault

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Discovery Public School - Faribault	Public, Charter	6-12	126 8th Street NW	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Discovery Public School - Faribault	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 331-5423	48	5	8.9	77.1%	35 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (18.8%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	7.4	444^th of 480 public high schools	7.5%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0			16.7	8.0		14.3	9.1	$15,073
Mn Correctional Facility-Faribault	Public	9-12	1101 Linden Ln	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(507) 334-0878	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Faribault Senior High	Public	9-12	330 9th Ave SW	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Faribault Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 333-6100	961	62	15.5	59.7%	440 (45.8%)	161 (16.8%)	298 (31.0%)	21 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.0%)	29.1	355^th of 480 public high schools	26.0%		25.8	378^th of 476 public high schools	20.6%	23			19.0	19.0			38.6	38.6		23.2	23.2	$14,364
Falcons Online Academy-High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	710 17th St SW	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Faribault Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 333-6000	72	4	17.1	68.1%	42 (58.3%)	16 (22.2%)	11 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Faribault Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	2855 1st Ave NW	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Faribault Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 333-6187	99	8	12.0	71.7%	35 (35.4%)	11 (11.1%)	43 (43.4%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.1%)	5.3	460^th of 480 public high schools	4.2%		3.4	471^st of 476 public high schools	1.1%	11			2.9	2.9			10.5	10.5		0.0	0.0	$15,490
Secondary Area Learning Center Summer	Public	9-12	2855 1st Ave NW	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Faribault Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 333-6187	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$4,561
Cvsec Step	Public	9-12	200 Western Ave NW Suite A	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Cannon Valley Special Education Coo	No	No	No	No	(507) 209-2030	34	10	3.4	52.9%	24 (70.6%)	3 (8.8%)	4 (11.8%)	1 (2.9%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)
Medford Secondary	Public	7-12	750 2nd Ave SE	Medford	55049	Steele County	Medford Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 214-6302	399	21	19.0	39.3%	316 (79.2%)	3 (0.8%)	67 (16.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	36.5	328^th of 480 public high schools	31.7%		29.1	367^th of 476 public high schools	22.9%	39	28.6	18.0	23.8	23.0	33.3	20.5	29.0	27.1	9.1	41.5	20.3	$10,855
Arcadia Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	1719 Cannon Rd	Northfield	55057	Rice County	Arcadia Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(507) 663-8806	100	10	9.5	33.0%	79 (79.0%)	2 (2.0%)	11 (11.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	83.7	55^th of 480 public high schools	88.5%		98.5	4^th of 476 public high schools	99.2%	51	44.4	42.9	35.7	41.8	44.4	71.4	66.7	62.3	42.9	62.5	53.3	$17,389
Northfield Senior High	Public	9-12	1400 Division St S	Northfield	55057	Rice County	Northfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 663-0630	1,295	58	22.2	30.3%	970 (74.9%)	24 (1.9%)	222 (17.1%)	20 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (4.4%)	72.9	123^rd of 480 public high schools	74.4%		80	76^th of 476 public high schools	84.0%	47			52.1	52.1			51.5	51.5		44.1	44.1	$12,697

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Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Minnesota high schools.

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Students at Discovery Public School - Faribault are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 48 students attended Discovery Public School - Faribault.

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