Odessa High School serves 917 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- 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 917 students has grown by 266% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 134% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
35%
31%
White
49%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Odessa High School?
917 students attend Odessa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Odessa High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, 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 9-11
What school district is Odessa High School part of?
Odessa High School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
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