Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Summary:

Odyssey Early College and Career Options is a public high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 316 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11, which is ranked 66 out of 116 districts in the state, Odyssey stands out as a high-performing school that consistently ranks among the top 25 high schools in Colorado.

Odyssey's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and state on standardized tests like CMAS, SAT, and PSAT. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66% of Odyssey's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to just 45% for the district and 58% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced than nearby schools, is another key differentiating factor. Additionally, Odyssey serves a higher percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 46-49% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs (26.8%) and CIVA Charter Academy (26.95%).

Odyssey's consistent high performance, ability to serve a diverse and economically disadvantaged population, and strong academic outcomes compared to nearby schools like Palmer High School and Doherty High School make it a noteworthy example of educational excellence. The school's success could serve as a model for other schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and the State Charter School Institute, demonstrating that it is possible to achieve exceptional academic outcomes while serving a diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2115 Afton Way
       Colorado Springs, CO  80909


(719) 328-3009

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,416 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
Hispanic:
25.6%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Odyssey Early College and Career Options ranks better than 77.7% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Odyssey Early College and Career Options has the largest high school student body size in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odyssey Early College and Career Options is $15,416. 7 high schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Odyssey Early College and Career Options:

SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey Early College and Career Options 78th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Odyssey Early College and Career Options in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Odyssey Early College and Career Options

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Rank History for all students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.19 146th 256 43.0%
2018 85.07 46th 388 88.1%
2019 82.51 60th 411 85.4%
2021 84.68 23rd 210 89.0%
2022 79.70 37th 221 83.3%
2023 78.55 72nd 349 79.4%
2024 74.85 78th 349 77.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.14 2nd 188 98.9%
2022 96.72 5th 203 97.5%
2023 88.44 14th 200 93.0%
2024 85.98 19th 211 91.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.97 34th 239 85.8%
2022 76.68 61st 257 76.3%
2023 64.34 87th 254 65.7%
2024 68.87 76th 257 70.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.16 29th 108 73.1%
2023 34.11 105th 135 22.2%
2024 58.19 65th 140 53.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.80 10th 240 95.8%
2022 94.32 11th 253 95.7%
2023 89.02 27th 252 89.3%
2024 75.20 59th 256 77.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.70 40th 205 80.5%
2023 77.61 36th 198 81.8%
2024 84.93 27th 199 86.4%
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Rank History for White students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.14 27th 225 88.0%
2022 77.83 49th 228 78.5%
2023 73.93 58th 234 75.2%
2024 67.38 78th 229 65.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2018

Open Quote We have been overjoyed at the opportunities provided by Odyssey. The level of organization, preparedness, and communication is exactly what we felt was lacking in previous schools that our child has attended. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Open Quote We have been overjoyed at the opportunities provided by Odyssey. The level of organization, preparedness, and communication is exactly what we felt was lacking in previous schools that our child has attended. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Open Quote As a parent I could not be more pleased with Odyssey. The staff are all exceptional and make the extra effort that can be seen from the outside. The organization and communication are the absolute best I've seen through my child's school career. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Open Quote Only quiet nerds should apply. Staff is arrogant and not competent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Odyssey Early College and Career Options

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 37 5 0 22 2 0 7 0 73
2015 66 6 0 29 1 0 14 0 116
2016 78 12 1 46 1 0 12 0 150
2017 93 12 1 63 1 0 19 0 189
2018 103 14 2 58 4 0 16 0 197
2019 118 12 9 64 6 2 21 0 232
2020 151 12 6 77 5 1 25 0 277
2021 187 17 9 81 2 2 27 0 325
2022 157 23 9 83 1 2 29 0 304
2023 173 23 7 81 0 1 31 0 316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Odyssey Early College and Career Options

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 73 8.0 9.1 52.1
2015 116 9.0 12.8 50.9
2016 150 14.0 10.7 54
2017 189 17.3 10.9 53.4
2018 197 15.5 12.7 54.8
2019 232 17.0 13.6 53.4
2020 277 16.5 16.7 47.3
2021 325 17.5 18.5 49.2
2022 304 16.5 18.4 46.1
2023 316 17.5 18.0 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Odyssey Early College and Career Options

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 73 8.0 9.1 52.1
2015 116 9.0 12.8 50.9
2016 150 14.0 10.7 54
2017 189 17.3 10.9 53.4
2018 197 15.5 12.7 54.8
2019 232 17.0 13.6 53.4
2020 277 16.5 16.7 47.3
2021 325 17.5 18.5 49.2
2022 304 16.5 18.4 46.1
2023 316 17.5 18.0 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Odyssey Early College and Career Options

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,930
2020 $13,225
2021 $12,890
2022 $14,390
2023 $15,416

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Odyssey Early College and Career Options

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 60th of 411 High schoolsRanks 72nd of 349 High schools
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students232316
 36.2%
African American1223
 91.7%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic6481
 26.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White118173
 46.6%
Two or More Races2131
 47.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%46.5%
 6.9%


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Odyssey Early College and Career Options ranks 78th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended Odyssey Early College and Career Options.

Students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options are 55% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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