Odyssey Charter School

4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Odyssey Charter School serves 1,988 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Odyssey Charter School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,988 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50% in DE)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Odyssey Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Odyssey Charter School's student population of 1,988 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,988 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
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School Rankings

Odyssey Charter School is ranked within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Odyssey Charter School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
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Black
24%
30%
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White
42%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.72
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Odyssey Charter School's ranking?
Odyssey Charter School is ranked #33 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey Charter School?
The graduation rate of Odyssey Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Odyssey Charter School?
1,988 students attend Odyssey Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Odyssey Charter School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey Charter School?
Odyssey Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odyssey Charter School offer ?
Odyssey Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Odyssey Charter School part of?
Odyssey Charter School is part of Odyssey Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,988 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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