Serving 958 students in grades 6-12, Odyssey Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odyssey Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Odyssey Academy's student population of 958 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
958 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Odyssey Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odyssey Academy is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2942 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odyssey Academy's ranking?
Odyssey Academy is ranked #2942 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Odyssey Academy often compared to?
Odyssey Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Olympia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey Academy?
The graduation rate of Odyssey Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Odyssey Academy?
958 students attend Odyssey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Odyssey Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey Academy?
Odyssey Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Odyssey Academy offer ?
Odyssey Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Odyssey Academy part of?
Odyssey Academy is part of Greece Central School District.
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