Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Odyssey Preparatory Academy's ranking?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is ranked #980 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Odyssey Preparatory Academy?
555 students attend The Odyssey Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does The Odyssey Preparatory Academy offer ?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Odyssey Preparatory Academy part of?
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is part of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) School District.
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