Odessa High School serves 592 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 20% in DE)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odessa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Odessa High School's student population of 592 students has grown by 136% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Odessa High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
33%
30%
White
50%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Odessa High School?
592 students attend Odessa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Odessa High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odessa High School?
Odessa High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odessa High School offer ?
Odessa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Odessa High School part of?
Odessa High School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
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