Odyssey Charter School

738 E QUALITY DR
American Fork, UT 84003

www.odysseycharter.net

Charter School 362 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Odyssey Charter School, located in American Fork, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a classical approach to education. The school is deeply committed to the "classical model," which focuses on developing students' character and critical thinking skills through the study of core subjects, history, and the arts. Their curriculum is designed to move beyond basic memorization, encouraging students to engage with "Great Books" and timeless ideas to cultivate a deeper understanding of the world around them.

The school places a strong emphasis on a partnership between teachers, students, and parents to foster a supportive learning environment. Odyssey Charter is known for its structured academic setting, which aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge and disciplined study habits necessary for lifelong learning. By prioritizing virtue and intellectual rigor, the school seeks to prepare its students not only for future academic success but also to become thoughtful, contributing members of their community.

362

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	65
Black	2
Asian	16
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
259 (71.5 %)
Hispanic
65 (18.0 %)
Asian
16 (4.4 %)
Two or More
13 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Odyssey Charter School
Phone:	(801)492-8105
Website:	http://www.odysseycharter.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Odyssey Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Odyssey Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	51.1%
Male	177	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)