Discovery High School
Alternative school in Widefield 3, grades 9 to 12. 701 Widefield Drive, Colorado Springs.
Contact
- Phone
- (719) 391-3121
Questions about enrolling?
The Widefield 3 enrollment office handles this.
- Phone
- (719) 391-3557
- ichelpdesk@wsd3.org
- Enrollment page
- dhs.wsd3.org (opens in a new tab)
Where this comes from
- Phone, website, address: from the school’s own website where we could check it, otherwise the Colorado Department of Education school directory.
- Enrollment phone: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment email: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: Discovery High School (Widefield School District 3) (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
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Academics
17 in 100 students graduate in 4 years.
Students who graduate in 4 years
17.2%
Lower than most of the 54 area schools that report it (middle value 86.3%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT score (11th graders)
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Average SAT reading and writing score
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State rating
AEC: Performance Plan
Colorado rates every school each year from test results, growth and graduation. From highest to lowest: Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, Turnaround. Alternative schools get an AEC version.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students who left school that year without finishing
13.8%
Higher than most of the 36 area schools that report it (middle value 2.4%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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Students per teacher
About 11 students per teacher
Fewer than most of the 65 area schools that report it (middle value 15.9).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Programs
Credit Recovery, Online, and Work-Based Learning.
Special programs
Credit Recovery, Online, Work-Based Learning, and CTE
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
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College classes in high school
No
Students can take college classes for credit while still in high school. Colorado calls this concurrent enrollment.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Career pathways
None listed at this school.
Also available through the district
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking, Construction Trades, and Welding
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
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Sports and clubs
1 club listed.
Sports teams
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Clubs and activities
Robotics
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Alternative school in Widefield 3. Deadlines are not in our data yet.
When to apply
Discovery High School uses Widefield School District 3’s dates.
Open enrollment ends Every year
Last day of February (Feb 28, 2027 if the rule holds)
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), Enroll in Widefield. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Principal approves boundary waiver Every year
Based on space; no timeline published
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab), Enroll in Widefield. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
The Haven School (online/hybrid) Every year
Rolling, all year
Source: The Haven School (D3) (opens in a new tab), Application. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Alternative school
Widefield 3, grades 9-12
How students get in
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What to know about applying
Discovery High School is D3's alternative high school and offers credit recovery and a night program. No public application was found, so we inferred that students enter by referral (call 719-391-3121 to confirm).
Source: Discovery High School (Widefield School District 3) (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on dhs.wsd3.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: Discovery High School (Widefield School District 3) (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Yearly tuition
Free
Colorado public and charter schools do not charge tuition.
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Getting there
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Address
701 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
School hours
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Bus and transportation
Widefield D3's Transportation department runs district bus routes to and from school; route details are posted on the district site.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 64 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
64 students
Smaller than most of the 72 area schools that report it (middle value 461.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students from lower-income families
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Students per counselor
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Special education, IEP and 504 services
Widefield D3's Special Education department provides individualized services and supports for students with disabilities, including Child Find, nursing, and occupational/physical therapy.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Gifted and talented services
Widefield D3 identifies gifted students and supports their learning and social-emotional growth, with Early Access and twice-exceptional resources.
Source: Widefield School District 3 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Help for students learning English
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What families say
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Strengths families mention
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