Odyssey Charter School

Summary:

Odyssey Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Palm Bay, Florida, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,847 students. The school is part of the Brevard school district, which is ranked 22nd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Odyssey Charter School consistently outperforms the Brevard district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subject areas, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, Civics, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Odyssey Charter School's proficiency rates were 70% in Algebra 1, 73% in Geometry, 83% in Biology 1, and 82% in Civics, compared to the Brevard district's 54%, 53%, 68%, and 71%, respectively, and the state's 55%, 53%, 67%, and 67%. The school's strong academic performance is also reflected in its high graduation rates, which have ranged from 87.5% to 97% over the past five years, consistently exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Odyssey Charter School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, with a higher percentage of African American (22.2%) and Hispanic (23.23%) students.

While Odyssey Charter School has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.2% to 22.9% over the past five years, its rates are generally lower than the nearby Wabasso School, which had a 30.5% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2022-2023 school year. Odyssey Charter School's spending per student has ranged from $7,607 to $11,131 over the past four years, which is generally higher than the nearby Pineapple Cove Classical Academy ($7,251 in 2022-2023), potentially contributing to the school's strong academic performance and the resources available to support student learning.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 1755 Eldron Blvd SE
       Palm Bay, FL  32909


(321) 733-0442

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
707th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,252 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  1,913

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
African American:
23.7%
Hispanic:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Odyssey Charter School ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details Odyssey Charter School ranks better than 68.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Odyssey Charter School ranks better than 81.5% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Odyssey Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Charter School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Brevard School District. Student population at Odyssey Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (23.7%), Hispanic (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter School is 21.8. 6 alternative schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Odyssey Charter School employs 87.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odyssey Charter School is $9,252, which is the 4th highest among 5 alternative schools in the Brevard School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Odyssey Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey Charter School 377th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Odyssey Charter School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey Charter School 149th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Odyssey Charter School in the ranking list.)

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Odyssey Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.00 131st 199 34.2%
2005 54.43 123rd 202 39.1%
2006 65.77 586th 1688 65.3%
2007 73.62 448th 1786 74.9%
2008 71.18 500th 1789 72.1%
2009 60.58 756th 1847 59.1%
2010 67.29 647th 1919 66.3%
2011 65.37 722nd 1985 63.6%
2012 72.32 528th 1984 73.4%
2013 66.40 651st 2029 67.9%
2014 59.29 837th 2064 59.4%
2016 74.46 502nd 2087 75.9%
2017 77.24 446th 2112 78.9%
2018 66.73 687th 2118 67.6%
2019 75.50 504th 2182 76.9%
2021 81.40 396th 2247 82.4%
2022 76.65 486th 2219 78.1%
2023 79.46 419th 2240 81.3%
2024 66.69 707th 2256 68.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Odyssey Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.92 223rd 602 63.0%
2006 88.11 65th 675 90.4%
2007 78.45 136th 736 81.5%
2008 67.12 253rd 740 65.8%
2009 73.80 201st 780 74.2%
2010 78.95 148th 839 82.4%
2011 67.80 295th 891 66.9%
2012 68.83 274th 897 69.5%
2013 63.66 344th 956 64.0%
2014 57.84 419th 999 58.1%
2016 77.48 192nd 997 80.7%
2017 71.92 268th 1031 74.0%
2018 65.70 333rd 1035 67.8%
2019 69.85 303rd 1099 72.4%
2021 79.65 198th 1136 82.6%
2022 68.65 322nd 1148 72.0%
2023 70.35 321st 1177 72.7%
2024 65.92 377th 1196 68.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Odyssey Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.10 137th 734 81.3%
2021 70.09 121st 746 83.8%
2022 59.74 191st 774 75.3%
2023 67.99 148th 792 81.3%
2024 68.15 149th 807 81.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Open Quote Regarding the junior/senior campus: The teachers are good however the administration leaves something to be desired. A lot of these reviews are fake. “Friends” are asked to beef up the ratings. They seem to only care about ratings and money. Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, January 11, 2020

Open Quote The teachers at OCS truly care about their students. They spend hours collaborating with peers and instructional coaches to make sure students are given the best possible learning opportunities. The strive to help students reach their full potential, not just “covering the material,” but gaining a full understanding, meeting and exceeding goals. While academics and safety are priority, teachers also know the importance of building those relationships with their students, ensuring students feel comfortable in their environment. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Open Quote The teachers bring the rigor. Odyssey is an A rated school. The riff raff factor among the student body is less than half of the other schools. There is little tolerance for delinquent behavior. The college bound student is best served here and most appreciative of the setting while those looking for the path of least academic resistance toward their diploma should attend elsewhere Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Open Quote Odyssey is the top performing school in Palm Bay and all surrounding areas. It offers a top notch education for pre-school through 12th grades. Lots of collegiality. Well rounded extra-curricular and a growing athletic program. If you want an academically rigorous school and a school that cares about your child, this is as good as it gets. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 23, 2019

Open Quote Over populated classes
Switched child to public and she was behind public school academics coming from odyssey charter school after two years of attending this charter

Principal and dean unprofessional staff respond with issues via text !
Unprofessional! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Open Quote Teachers barely help students and are really rude. I would say they treat the kids like it's an elementary school and my kid is in high school. This is pathetic. No funds towards athletics. The only good coach they had for basketball got fired and they had 3 in one year and a poor season. There is nothing this school has that any other school doesn't. DON'T send your kid here. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Open Quote Class sizes are too large! Any child that doesn't fit the "cookie-cutter" mold will probably have difficulties in this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, February 19, 2011

Open Quote Odyssey Charter is a great school. They give me lots of help for my student and me. Everyone of the teachers are great and a lot of help. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Odyssey Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 89 17 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2001 111 22 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2002 128 18 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2003 128 18 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2004 147 21 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 280 47 4 35 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 393 61 7 57 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 332 78 3 62 1 n/a n/a 32 508
2008 326 91 3 63 2 n/a n/a 37 522
2009 338 82 5 69 1 n/a n/a 49 544
2010 336 90 2 69 1 n/a n/a 52 550
2011 322 91 4 109 0 0 39 0 565
2012 314 117 4 147 0 0 42 0 624
2013 363 160 8 183 0 0 48 0 762
2014 413 202 9 231 0 0 56 0 911
2015 424 207 9 230 0 0 70 0 940
2016 478 226 6 231 0 0 85 0 1026
2017 543 268 8 247 3 0 101 0 1170
2018 688 303 9 263 4 1 135 0 1403
2019 701 301 15 293 4 2 131 0 1447
2020 717 323 19 314 5 3 165 0 1546
2021 750 349 18 364 4 5 175 0 1665
2022 814 378 20 427 3 5 174 0 1821
2023 780 410 26 429 3 3 196 0 1847
2024 816 453 30 412 2 2 198 0 1913

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 Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 112 0.0 0.0 9.8
2001 140 0.0 0.0 25.7
2002 158 9.0 17.6 23.4
2003 158 9.0 17.6 23.4
2004 185 11.0 16.8 33.5
2005 367 19.0 19.3 35.4
2006 519 24.0 21.6 34.9
2007 508 25.0 20.3 37.6
2008 522 36.0 14.5 42.7
2009 544 52.7 11.2 51.5
2010 550 37.5 14.6 55
2011 565 38.5 14.6 52.7
2012 624 43.2 14.4 61.7
2013 762 59.0 12.9 62.5
2014 911 78.0 11.6 65.6
2015 940 91.0 10.3 68.8
2016 1026 80.0 12.8 70.3
2017 1170 82.0 14.2 71
2018 1403 93.0 15.0 64.6
2019 1447 82.2 17.5 51.3
2020 1546 86.1 17.9 100
2021 1665 97.5 17.0 43.2
2022 1821 102.4 17.7 43.3
2023 1847 84.8 21.7 45.7
2024 1913 87.6 21.8 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 Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 112 0.0 0.0 9.8
2001 140 0.0 0.0 25.7
2002 158 9.0 17.6 23.4
2003 158 9.0 17.6 23.4
2004 185 11.0 16.8 33.5
2005 367 19.0 19.3 35.4
2006 519 24.0 21.6 34.9
2007 508 25.0 20.3 37.6
2008 522 36.0 14.5 42.7
2009 544 52.7 11.2 51.5
2010 550 37.5 14.6 55
2011 565 38.5 14.6 52.7
2012 624 43.2 14.4 61.7
2013 762 59.0 12.9 62.5
2014 911 78.0 11.6 65.6
2015 940 91.0 10.3 68.8
2016 1026 80.0 12.8 70.3
2017 1170 82.0 14.2 71
2018 1403 93.0 15.0 64.6
2019 1447 82.2 17.5 51.3
2020 1546 86.1 17.9 100
2021 1665 97.5 17.0 43.2
2022 1821 102.4 17.7 43.3
2023 1847 84.8 21.7 45.7
2024 1913 87.6 21.8 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 Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $609 (9.0%) $6,190 (91.0%) $6,799
2019 $546 (7.9%) $6,336 (92.1%) $6,881
2020 $964 (9.2%) $9,503 (90.8%) $10,467
2021 $975 (8.8%) $10,156 (91.2%) $11,131
2022 $847 (11.1%) $6,760 (88.9%) $7,607
2023 $1,296 (14.0%) $7,955 (86.0%) $9,252

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Odyssey Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 504th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 419th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.4%
Ranks 303rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 321st of 1177 Middle schools
 0.3%
Ranks 137th of 734 High schoolsRanks 148th of 792 High schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)6572
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)8684
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)7176
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)7785
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)6169
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)7559
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Odyssey Charter School)6675
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)5956
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)7062
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)5862
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)5853
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)6862
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6253
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)6147
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6352
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Odyssey Charter School)6363
   8th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)4330
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Odyssey Charter School)6060
   8th Grade Science (Brevard)5348
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)6348
 15%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6255
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Odyssey Charter School)5559
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)5954
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Odyssey Charter School)7472
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Brevard)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Odyssey Charter School)7872
 6%
   End of Course US History (Brevard)7162
 9%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Odyssey Charter School)9082
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Brevard)7569
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Odyssey Charter School)7163
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Brevard)6454
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Odyssey Charter School)6762
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Brevard)6251
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14471847
 27.6%
African American301410
 36.2%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1526
 73.3%
Hispanic293429
 46.4%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White701780
 11.3%
Two or More Races131196
 49.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%45.7%
 5.6%


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Odyssey Charter School ranks 707th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Odyssey Charter School are 43% White, 24% African American, 22% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,913 students attended Odyssey Charter School.


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

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