ODYSSEY ACADEMY - GALVESTON
ODYSSEY ACADEMY - GALVESTON is a Title I public charter school that is part of the ODYSSEY ACADEMY INC school district, located in GALVESTON, TX with about 891 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 52 teachers, ODYSSEY ACADEMY - GALVESTON has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 ACADEMY - GALVESTON is a public charter school located on Stewart Road that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of a small, mission-driven charter network, the school focuses on providing a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and a supportive learning environment. By operating as a school of choice, it aims to cater to families who are looking for a more intimate setting than traditional district schools, often highlighting smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help students reach their full potential.
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster a well-rounded education, often integrating project-based learning and technological resources to engage students in both core subjects and creative disciplines. Because it is a charter school, Odyssey Academy is tuition-free and open to the public, operating under a state-approved charter that grants it more flexibility in its instructional methods compared to standard public schools. The Galveston campus is particularly known for its commitment to building a tight-knit school community and preparing its middle school graduates for successful transitions into high school programs.
For more information, contact ODYSSEY ACADEMY - GALVESTON at (409) 750-9289 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GALVESTON, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
http://www.odyssey-academy.com
ODYSSEY ACADEMY - GALVESTON is a public Title I Charter school in GALVESTON, TX with about 891 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- ODYSSEY ACADEMY INC
- Total Students:
- 891
- Teachers:
- 52.15
- 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 891 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.9%
- White
- 20.3%
- Black or African American
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.