Odyssey Continuation
Tel:
(323) 567-5536
- Odyssey Continuation serves 113 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Odyssey Continuation placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Odyssey Continuation's student population of 113 students has grown by 17% 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 | 113 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Odyssey Continuation is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Odyssey Continuation is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #8813 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 10-14% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 2,734 students
0.1 miles
3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600 0.1 9-12 2,734 - South Gate Independence Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 709 students
0.3 miles
8435 Victoria Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 249-9559 0.3 K-5 709 - South Gate Valiente College Preparatory Charter Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 130 students
0.3 miles
8691 California Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107 0.3 4-8 130 - South Gate San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 637 students
0.5 miles
8628 San Gabriel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1488 0.5 K-5 637 - South Gate Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 626 students
0.6 miles
9820 Madison Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3900 0.6 K-5 626
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