Serving 2,286 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Odyssey Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Odyssey Charter School's student population of 2,286 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 180 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,286 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
180 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Odyssey Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odyssey Charter School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #31 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Odyssey Charter School often compared to?
Odyssey Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newark Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 58% 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 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend Odyssey Charter School?
2,286 students attend Odyssey Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Odyssey Charter School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Odyssey Charter School?
Odyssey Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Odyssey Charter School offer ?
Odyssey Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Odyssey Charter School part of?
Odyssey Charter School is part of Odyssey Charter School District.
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