Odyssey Online Learning is a free public online high school. The school is part of the charter school district, The Charter Institute at Erskine. It was formerly known as Provost Academy South Carolina. Odyssey Online Learning has served students throughout the state of South Carolina in grades 9-12 since 2009.
Serving 452 students in grades 9-12, Odyssey Online Learning ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odyssey Online Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Odyssey Online Learning's student population of 452 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 342% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Odyssey Online Learning ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odyssey Online Learning is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
21%
31%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odyssey Online Learning's ranking?
Odyssey Online Learning is ranked #543 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey Online Learning?
The graduation rate of Odyssey Online Learning is 76%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Odyssey Online Learning?
452 students attend Odyssey Online Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Odyssey Online Learning students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Odyssey Online Learning?
Odyssey Online Learning has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odyssey Online Learning offer ?
Odyssey Online Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Odyssey Online Learning part of?
Odyssey Online Learning is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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