Discovery Canyon Campus High School

What Discovery Canyon Campus High School does

Discovery Canyon Campus High School (DCCHS) is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, operated by Academy District 20. Founded in 2007, it is the high school component of the only pre-K through 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) campus in the northern hemisphere, offering the IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-related Programme alongside a broader college-preparatory curriculum. Current enrollment stands at approximately 1,120 students.

The school's academic offering is built on the IB curriculum framework and supplemented by STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts), career-focused pathways such as Biomedical Sciences and Teacher Cadets, and concurrent/dual enrollment with local colleges. Air Force Junior ROTC and a Purple Star School designation support the large military-affiliated population in the Colorado Springs area. Extracurricular activity is anchored by the Thunder Athletics program, which spans more than 20 sports under CHSAA and PPAC governance, and by a Strength and Conditioning program recognized by the NSCA with the Strength of America Award.

DCCHS is a government entity funded through Academy District 20 tax revenues, state education funding, and federal grants, supplemented by mandatory student participation fees for clubs, athletics, and field trips. Enrollment is driven primarily by residential boundary assignment, with additional intake via the district's School Choice process for in-district transfers and out-of-district applicants. Distribution and family communications run through the school website, Facebook, Instagram, and a YouTube athletics livestream channel, all operated as standard district public-sector outreach.

Name

Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Legal name

Discovery Canyon Campus High School

Website

https://dcchigh.asd20.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Discovery Canyon Campus High School is a public grades 9-12 school in Colorado Springs, operated by Academy District 20, serving approximately 1,120 students on the only pre-K through 12 International Baccalaureate campus in the northern hemisphere.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• International baccalaureate program
• STEAM education
• High school athletics
• Secondary education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through Academy District 20 tax revenues and state education funding as a public high school.
2. Student Activity and Athletic Fees: Mandatory fees for participation in clubs, activities, athletics, and field trips. Transportation, lunch/breakfast, and summer school fees are district-wide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Discovery Canyon Campus High School is a public secondary school operated by Academy District 20 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It delivers college preparatory education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum and a STEAM-focused curriculum, alongside competitive athletics programs and designated support for military-connected students.

Product overview

Discovery Canyon Campus High School offers a comprehensive educational program centered on its pre-K through 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, making it the only IB campus in the northern hemisphere. The school provides STEAM education, career-focused programs including Biomedical Sciences and Teacher Cadet, and a full athletics program (Thunder Athletics) featuring over 20 sports. The institution also hosts Air Force Junior ROTC and maintains partnerships with community organizations for student development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 128-48 (.719) softball record between 2007 and 2015
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Special Olympics ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademy District 20's Unified Sports program, housed at Pine Creek High School, is a partnership with Special Olympics Colorado. The program provides inclusive athletic opportunities for students with and without disabilities to compete together, highlighting commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.
• Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)coreOthersCHSAA is the governing body for high school athletics and activities in Colorado. DCCHS participates in CHSAA-sanctioned sports and activities, including volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track and field, and more.
• Pikes Peak Athletic Conference (PPAC)coreOthersPPAC is the athletic conference for area high schools. DCCHS competes in PPAC across multiple sports including volleyball, tennis, and other athletics.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSCA recognizes DCC's Strength and Conditioning program for excellence and has awarded the Strength of America Award. The program is led by certified strength and conditioning coaches.
• Local Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCC partners with local colleges and universities to provide concurrent and dual enrollment opportunities, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.
• Air Force AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoach Brian Thirkell has worked as a tennis instructor for Air Force Tennis. The school is located near the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• The Classical Academy: Charter school in Colorado Springs with a strong college-preparatory focus. Comparable because it competes for the same college-bound families in the Colorado Springs market outside the Academy District 20 boundary system.
• Thomas MacLaren School: Charter school in Colorado Springs focused on classical liberal arts and college preparation. Comparable because it competes for college-bound families in the Colorado Springs region and operates outside Academy District 20 boundary rules.

Direct peers

• Liberty High School: Academy District 20 high school within the same district boundaries. Direct peer because families choose between DCCHS and Liberty via the same School Choice process, and both compete in PPAC athletics.
• Pine Creek High School: Fellow Academy District 20 high school serving Colorado Springs. Closest direct peer because it shares district funding, district policies, athletics conferences, and participates in the same Unified Sports partnership with Special Olympics Colorado.
• Wasson High School: Colorado Springs high school offering an International Baccalaureate programme. Comparable as a regional direct peer providing an IB pathway to families outside the Academy District 20 attendance zone.
• Air Academy High School: Academy District 20 high school located near the U.S. Air Force Academy. Comparable as another in-district high school serving military-connected families, competing for the same School Choice families and sharing CHSAA athletic competition.
• Rampart High School: Academy District 20 high school offering comparable college-prep and athletics programs. Direct peer because it competes for the same in-district School Choice applicants and the same out-of-district transfer applicants.

Regional players

• Coronado High School: Colorado Springs high school in Harrison School District 2 with comparable athletics and college-prep offerings. Comparable as a regional competitor for Colorado Springs families evaluating high school options.
• Cheyenne Mountain High School: High school in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 in Colorado Springs. Comparable as a regional competitor offering college-prep curriculum and CHSAA athletics to a similar demographic of Colorado Springs families.
• Palmer Ridge High School: High school in the adjacent Lewis-Palmer School District serving northern Colorado Springs. Comparable as a regional competitor offering college-prep and athletics programs to families outside Academy District 20 boundaries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UColGAp70tc3S_rJrFAZEupw
• Facebookfacebook.com/DCCHS.ASD20
• Instagraminstagram.com/gothndr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/discovery-canyon-campus-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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