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Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Summary:

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Ripon, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 249 students. The school is part of the Ripon Area School District, which is ranked 152 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Odyssey Academy has had a 4-year graduation rate of 81.8% in 2022-2023 and 83.3% in 2021-2022, which are lower than the Ripon Area School District's rates of 62.04% and 61.9% respectively. However, the school's graduation rates are still relatively high for an alternative school, suggesting it is providing a valuable educational option for students who may not thrive in a traditional school setting. In contrast, the school has seen a significant increase in dropout rates, from 0% in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to 6.9% in 2021-2022 and 12.8% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the district's dropout rate. Odyssey Academy's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science are generally lower than the Ripon Area School District and the state of Wisconsin averages, with some exceptions in specific grade levels.

Interestingly, the nearby Princeton School, another alternative school, has similar test score performance to Odyssey Academy, but with lower dropout rates and higher graduation rates. This suggests that Odyssey Academy could potentially learn from the practices and strategies employed at Princeton School to improve its own outcomes. Additionally, Odyssey Academy's spending per student has decreased from $14,117 in 2019-2020 to $8,599 in 2020-2021, while the student-teacher ratio has improved from 35.6 in 2020-2021 to 19.9 in 2022-2023, indicating a shift in the school's resource allocation and staffing priorities.


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Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1120 Metomen St
       Ripon, WI  54971

(920) 748-4625

District: Ripon Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
451st of 1,061 Wisconsin Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,599 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning ranks better than 53.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning 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 Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is 19.9. (See more...)
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Compare Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning employs 12.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning is $8,599.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning:

SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning 451st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning 296th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning in the ranking list.)

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Ripon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ripon Area School District 152nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.98 218th 1050 79.2%
2022 67.97 316th 1067 70.4%
2023 43.43 678th 1067 36.5%
2024 62.32 451st 1061 57.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.20 134th 847 84.2%
2022 96.43 6th 859 99.3%
2023 44.76 509th 871 41.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.10 230th 1004 77.1%
2022 66.38 323rd 1017 68.2%
2023 33.29 747th 1010 26.0%
2024 67.16 334th 1011 67.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.63 220th 1003 78.1%
2022 68.56 288th 1017 71.7%
2023 54.52 511th 1011 49.5%
2024 69.10 311th 1012 69.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

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Rank History for all middle school students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.56 61st 613 90.0%
2022 86.21 49th 617 92.1%
2023 66.75 177th 640 72.3%
2024 56.01 296th 641 53.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.75 25th 574 95.6%
2024 55.95 275th 580 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.11 123rd 572 78.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 107 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 117
2021 418 4 1 20 0 0 12 0 455
2022 273 2 1 9 0 0 8 0 293
2023 220 3 0 17 0 0 8 1 249

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 Academy of Virtual Learning

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 117 3.5 33.4 21.4
2021 455 12.7 35.6 21.1
2022 293 13.0 22.4 25.9
2023 249 12.5 19.9 24.5

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 Academy of Virtual Learning

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 117 3.5 33.4 21.4
2021 455 12.7 35.6 21.1
2022 293 13.0 22.4 25.9
2023 249 12.5 19.9 24.5

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 Academy of Virtual Learning

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $2,356 (16.7%) $11,761 (83.3%) $14,117
2021 $651 (7.6%) $7,948 (92.4%) $8,599

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

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Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning ranks 451st of 1061 Wisconsin alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning.


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