Odyssey Continuation
Tel:
(323)567-5536
- Odyssey Continuation serves 112 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Odyssey Continuation places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Odyssey Continuation's student population of 112 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 112 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Odyssey Continuation's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Odyssey Continuation is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8567 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 10-14% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Odyssey Continuation is South Gate Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valiente College Preparatory Charter (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Independence Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Gate South Gate Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2832 students
0.1 miles
3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323)568-5600 0.1 9-12 2832 - South Gate Independence Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 754 students
0.3 miles
8435 Victoria Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323)249-9559 0.3 K-5 754 - South Gate Valiente College Preparatory Charter Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 116 students
0.3 miles
8691 California Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323)744-2107 0.3 4-8 116 - South Gate San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 621 students
0.5 miles
8628 San Gabriel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323)567-1488 0.5 K-5 621 - South Gate Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 651 students
0.6 miles
9820 Madison Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323)568-3900 0.6 K-5 651
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