Odyssey High School serves 316 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
32%
25%
Black
38%
10%
White
21%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)55-59%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey High School?
The graduation rate of Odyssey High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Odyssey High School?
316 students attend Odyssey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Odyssey High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey High School?
Odyssey High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Odyssey High School offer ?
Odyssey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Odyssey High School part of?
Odyssey High School is part of Boston School District.
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