Discovery Public School - Faribault in Faribault, MN

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

5.89

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota high enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Discovery Public School - Faribault: 45 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

7.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 48
Teachers (FTE): 7
Student–teacher ratio: 6.9:1

What the reported data says about Discovery Public School - Faribault

Discovery Public School - Faribault is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Faribault. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Discovery Public School - Faribault. NCES reports 45 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.6:1, below the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 47.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Discovery Public School - Faribault

1How do the reported 7.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 47.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 86.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.03
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White75.6%
Hispanic24.4%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Discovery Public School - Faribault

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Faribault Allina PHP High · Faribault Public School District	06–12	0	0.3 mi
MSAD Online Academy High · Minnesota State Academies	07–12	0	0.5 mi
MN Correctional Facility-Faribault High · Minnesota Department of Corrections	09–12	0	0.6 mi
Faribault Senior High High · Faribault Public School District	09–12	956	1.6 mi
Falcons Online Academy-HS High · Faribault Public School District	09–12	62	2 mi
Faribault Area Learning Center High · Faribault Public School District	09–12	118	2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Public School - Faribault

What grades does Discovery Public School - Faribault serve?

Discovery Public School - Faribault reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Discovery Public School - Faribault.

How many students attend Discovery Public School - Faribault?

Discovery Public School - Faribault reported 45 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 48 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Discovery Public School - Faribault?

The calculated ratio is 7.6:1, based on 45 students and 5.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Discovery Public School - Faribault a public, charter, or magnet school?

Discovery Public School - Faribault is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Discovery Public School - Faribault students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

86.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Discovery Public School - Faribault in?

Discovery Public School - Faribault is part of Discovery Public School - Faribault, based in Faribault, MN, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Discovery Public School - Faribault?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Faribault Allina PHP (0.3 mi), MSAD Online Academy (0.5 mi), MN Correctional Facility-Faribault (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.