Discovery Charter School, a STEAM School

Located in the Rancho Del Rey neighborhood of Chula Vista, California, Discovery Charter School (DCS) serves Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade. In addition, DCS offers a 50/50 Dual immersion (Spanish/English) option in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

Discovery Charter School opened as a public school of the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) in 1993. In 1994, a continent of parents, staff, and community supporters approached the CVESD Board with the idea of an innovative program for the creation of a charter school. In 1995, Discovery Charter School opened its door as a conversion charter authorized by the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Discovery Charter, though fiscally independent, maintains a very collaborative and cooperative partnership with the Chula Vista Elementary School District.

Discovery Charter School became a 21st century STEM Academy in 2011. In 2014, DCS was awarded the honor of A California Distinguished School. In 2017, DCS moved from a STEM to a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) school. STEAM engages students in integrated learning as they explore the world around them, create innovative solutions to problems, and communicate their results while learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. It is the integration of core content with the arts that inspires all students to think deeply, develop creative solutions, and aspire to a greater future. Discovery Charter School continues to be the best it can be for all our students.