Serving 242 students in grades 9-12, Odyssey Online Learning School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
15%
31%
White
77%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)35-39%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey Online Learning School?
The graduation rate of Odyssey Online Learning School is 35-39%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Odyssey Online Learning School?
242 students attend Odyssey Online Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Odyssey Online Learning School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey Online Learning School?
Odyssey Online Learning School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odyssey Online Learning School offer ?
Odyssey Online Learning School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Odyssey Online Learning School part of?
Odyssey Online Learning School is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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