Odyssey Stem Academy

3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 388 students in grades 9-12, Odyssey Stem Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Odyssey Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Odyssey Stem Academy's student population of 388 students has grown by 185% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 228% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Odyssey Stem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odyssey Stem Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3713 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
33%
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75-79%
47%
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45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
3%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Odyssey Stem Academy's ranking?
Odyssey Stem Academy is ranked #3713 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Odyssey Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Odyssey Stem Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Odyssey Stem Academy?
388 students attend Odyssey Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Odyssey Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odyssey Stem Academy?
Odyssey Stem Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Odyssey Stem Academy offer ?
Odyssey Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Odyssey Stem Academy part of?
Odyssey Stem Academy is part of Paramount Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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