Odyssey Early College and Career Options

Q: Is Odyssey Early College and Career Options a good school?

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

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:
78^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,416

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

Hispanic:

27.5%

Two or more races:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.85. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50%), Hispanic (27.5%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odyssey Early College and Career Options is 20.3. 6 high schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Odyssey Early College and Career Options employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 78^th 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:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66^th 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
2017	33.19	146^th	256	43.0%
2018	85.07	46^th	388	88.1%
2019	82.51	60^th	411	85.4%
2021	84.68	23^rd	210	89.0%
2022	79.70	37^th	221	83.3%
2023	78.55	72^nd	349	79.4%
2024	74.85	78^th	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
2021	99.14	2^nd	188	98.9%
2022	96.72	5^th	203	97.5%
2023	88.44	14^th	200	93.0%
2024	85.98	19^th	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
2021	83.97	34^th	239	85.8%
2022	76.68	61^st	257	76.3%
2023	64.34	87^th	254	65.7%
2024	68.87	76^th	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
2022	67.16	29^th	108	73.1%
2023	34.11	105^th	135	22.2%
2024	58.19	65^th	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
2021	93.80	10^th	240	95.8%
2022	94.32	11^th	253	95.7%
2023	89.02	27^th	252	89.3%
2024	75.20	59^th	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
2022	79.70	40^th	205	80.5%
2023	77.61	36^th	198	81.8%
2024	84.93	27^th	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
2021	84.14	27^th	225	88.0%
2022	77.83	49^th	228	78.5%
2023	73.93	58^th	234	75.2%
2024	67.38	78^th	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

75%

25%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, September 21, 2018

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

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

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	Total
2014	37	5	0	22	2	0	7	73
2015	66	6	0	29	1	0	14	116
2016	78	12	1	46	1	0	12	150
2017	93	12	1	63	1	0	19	189
2018	103	14	2	58	4	0	16	197
2019	118	12	9	64	6	2	21	232
2020	151	12	6	77	5	1	25	277
2021	187	17	9	81	2	2	27	325
2022	157	23	9	83	1	2	29	304
2023	173	23	7	81	0	1	31	316
2024	158	25	6	87	1	2	37	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
2024	316	15.5	20.3	57

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
2024	316	15.5	20.3	57

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

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

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

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	232	316	36.2%
African American	12	23	91.7%
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	9	7	22.2%
Hispanic	64	81	26.6%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	118	173	46.6%
Two or More Races	21	31	47.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.4%	46.5%	6.9%

Schools Near Odyssey Early College and Career Options

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Odyssey Early College and Career Options	Public	9-12	2115 Afton Way	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-3009	316	16	20.3	57.0%	158 (50.0%)	25 (7.9%)	87 (27.5%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	37 (11.7%)	74.9	78^th of 349 public high schools	77.7%		78.6	72^nd of 349 public high schools	79.4%	6	88.0	40.0	90.0	65.0	66.0	28.0										48.0	$15,416
The Bijou School	Public	9-12	2115 Afton Way	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-7900	160	8	21.3	75.6%	69 (43.1%)	15 (9.4%)	59 (36.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.0%)	5.7	335^th of 349 public high schools	4.0%		5.4	335^th of 349 public high schools	4.0%		30.0		18.0		19.0											7.1	$16,861
Achieve Online	Public, Virtual	6-12	2115 Afton Way	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	Yes	No	(719) 328-3000	326	16	20.3	61.3%	184 (56.4%)	27 (8.3%)	84 (25.8%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.1%)	32.2	232^nd of 349 public high schools	33.5%		19.8	279^th of 349 public high schools	20.1%	47	59.0				41.0		16.7			14.3							$16,458
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center	Public	6-12	3302 Alpine Place	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-3100	275	19	14.8	78.5%	79 (28.7%)	22 (8.0%)	143 (52.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (9.5%)	5.9	333^rd of 349 public high schools	4.6%		3.4	341^st of 349 public high schools	2.3%	8	26.0		39.0		21.0												$18,697
Mitchell High School	Public	9-12	1205 Potter Drive	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-6600	784	47	16.5	77.0%	191 (24.4%)	71 (9.1%)	458 (58.4%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.9%)	7.6	325^th of 349 public high schools	6.9%		7.7	321^st of 349 public high schools	8.0%	4	32.0	7.0	33.0	9.0	24.0	5.0										9.8	$17,588
Community Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	332 East Willamette Avenue	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 227-8836	167	7	24.4		66 (39.5%)	13 (7.8%)	69 (41.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)								(n/a)																	$12,347
Palmer High School	Public	9-12	301 North Nevada Avenue	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-5000	1,344	70	19.3	64.4%	539 (40.1%)	112 (8.3%)	554 (41.2%)	9 (0.7%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	121 (9.0%)	27	248^th of 349 public high schools	28.9%		31.1	234^th of 349 public high schools	33.0%	14	56.0	22.0	51.0	19.0	49.0	17.0										17.8	$16,284
Eastlake High School of Colorado Springs	Public, Charter	9-12	2520 Airport Road	Colorado Springs	80910	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 271-0145	123	8	15.7	90.2%	33 (26.8%)	12 (9.8%)	73 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)																	$15,689
Doherty High School	Public	9-12	4515 Barnes Road	Colorado Springs	80917	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-6400	1,861	83	22.4	50.7%	965 (51.9%)	135 (7.3%)	542 (29.1%)	31 (1.7%)	8 (0.4%)	13 (0.7%)	167 (9.0%)	28.7	242^nd of 349 public high schools	30.7%		31.5	231^st of 349 public high schools	33.8%	11	50.0	16.0	54.0	30.0	46.0	23.0										19.4	$15,396
Power Technical	Public, Charter	6-12	2460 Waynoka Place	Colorado Springs	80915	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 302-9025	377	36	10.3	40.6%	245 (65.0%)	7 (1.9%)	100 (26.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.0%)	54.6	143^rd of 349 public high schools	59.0%		36.8	212^th of 349 public high schools	39.3%	69	67.0	27.0	68.0	61.0	54.0		21.4	32.8	19.7	24.8	16.3	29.3	24.2	23.9	24.6	27.0	$8,867

Frequently Asked Questions about Odyssey Early College and Career Options

How many students attend Odyssey Early College and Career Options?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Odyssey Early College and Career Options.

What is the racial makeup of Odyssey Early College and Career Options?

Students at Odyssey Early College and Career Options are 50% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Odyssey Early College and Career Options a good school?

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

What district is Odyssey Early College and Career Options in?

Colorado Springs School District No. 11

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