Odessa High School serves 1,190 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 20% in DE)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odessa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Odessa High School's student population of 1,190 students has grown by 376% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 184% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Odessa High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
36%
31%
White
48%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Odessa High School?
1,190 students attend Odessa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Odessa High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odessa High School?
Odessa High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odessa High School offer ?
Odessa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Odessa High School part of?
Odessa High School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
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