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Discovery Charter

1100 Camino Biscay, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 751 of 6840 in California

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About Discovery Charter

Discovery Charter is a charter school in Chula Vista, California, which is a big city. There are 968 students at the school, which serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade (K–8). The school has 40 full-time teachers, which gives it a student-to-teacher ratio of 24:1, which is the same as the district average. Discovery Charter has a curriculum that meets state standards and focuses on reading, writing, math, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). It also includes social and emotional learning. The school focuses on working together, thinking critically, and coming up with creative solutions to problems to help students grow in both their academic and social lives. About 51% of the students are female and 49% are male. About 26% of the students are economically disadvantaged. According to academic performance data, 63% of students are good at math and 74% at reading. This shows that students in the district are doing better than average. In general, Discovery Charter offers a structured and supportive place to learn. Its strengths are a dedicated teaching staff, a diverse student body, and strong academic results. This makes it a good choice for K–8 students in Chula Vista.

Discovery Charter Contact Information

Address

1100 Camino Biscay, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

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Phone

(619) 656-0797

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 63%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 63% in Math and 74% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
968
Total Students
$89645
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 751 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Discovery Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.4%
Asian 14.36%
Hispanic 66.94%
Black 2.58%
Two+ Races 6.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.4%
Asian
14.36%
Hispanic
66.94%
Black
2.58%
Two+ Races
6.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 968
50.93%
493 Female
49.07%
475 Male

Student Population

968 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Discovery Charter School in Chula Vista, California, is getting a lot of attention for its new way of teaching! The school focuses on STEAM education, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. It also has a Dual Language Immersion Program. Students get to use laptops and iPads one-on-one, as well as an Engineering Lab, an Art Studio, and music lessons with instruments. The school also holds events like the Annual Science Fair, Speech Contest, and Multicultural Night, which help make the community strong.

FAQ

Q1. What sets Discovery Charter apart from other schools?

Ans. The school stresses exploration, curiosity, and learning through doing.

Q2. Do teachers want their students to be creative?

Ans. Yes, activities help people come up with new ideas, work together, and solve problems.

Q3. How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Families are welcome through events, ways to talk to each other, and chances to get involved.

Q4. What is the culture like on campus?

Ans. Discovery Charter encourages a positive, welcoming, and student-centered atmosphere.

Q5. How do people share announcements?

Ans. Newsletters and direct communication are two ways that schools share information.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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