Discovery Public School - Faribault

Charter School 49 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Discovery Public School, located in Faribault, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on smaller class sizes and a personalized learning environment, aiming to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and families. Their educational model prioritizes academic growth while emphasizing character development and individual attention to help every student succeed regardless of their starting point.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Discovery Public School is known for its commitment to a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school is able to provide targeted support and create a sense of belonging that encourages student engagement. As a public charter institution, it remains accessible to the local community, operating under a mission to provide high-quality education in a nurturing environment that prepares students for future academic and personal success.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Public School - Faribault
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	14
Two or More	3

White
32 (65.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (28.6 %)
Two or More
3 (6.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Discovery Public School - Faribault
Phone:	(507)331-5423
Website:	http://isd4081.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 6