ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL
Odyssey Charter School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Odyssey Charter School school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 1,662 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 11th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 130 teachers, Odyssey Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Odyssey Charter School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Established with a unique focus on classical education and the Greek language and culture, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and global citizenship. By integrating the study of the Greek language and history into its core offerings, Odyssey aims to provide a distinct educational experience that bridges ancient wisdom with modern academic standards.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive community environment. Beyond its specialized language program, Odyssey offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs to ensure a well-rounded student development. As a charter school, it operates with a focus on accountability and innovation, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while maintaining high expectations for both personal character and scholarly achievement.
For more information, contact Odyssey Charter School at (302) 516-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Wilmington, DE with about 1,662 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Delaware Department of Education - District:
- Odyssey Charter School
- Total Students:
- 1,662
- Teachers:
- 130
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,662 students
- White
- 55.3%
- Black or African American
- 22.1%
- Asian
- 13.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.