ODYSSEY ACADEMY - GALVESTON
Charter School
866 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
866
Total Students
55.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 145 |
| Hispanic | 609 |
| Black | 79 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 27 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic609 (70.3 %)
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White145 (16.7 %)
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Black79 (9.1 %)
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Two or More27 (3.1 %)
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Asian5 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | ODYSSEY ACADEMY INC |
| Phone: | (409)750-9289 |
| Website: | http://www.odyssey-academy.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 866 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 55.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 627 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
113
Kindergarten
61
Grade 1
49
Grade 2
75
Grade 3
66
Grade 4
66
Grade 5
65
Grade 6
60
Grade 7
72
Grade 8
83
Grade 9
41
Grade 10
42
Grade 11
36
Grade 12
37
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 113 |
| Kindergarten | 61 |
| Grade 1 | 49 |
| Grade 2 | 75 |
| Grade 3 | 66 |
| Grade 4 | 66 |
| Grade 5 | 65 |
| Grade 6 | 60 |
| Grade 7 | 72 |
| Grade 8 | 83 |
| Grade 9 | 41 |
| Grade 10 | 42 |
| Grade 11 | 36 |
| Grade 12 | 37 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 449 | 51.8% |
| Male | 417 | 48.2% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)